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Post-Press & Finishing
Choose the calculator that matches the finishing decision: panel structure, material consumption, lift planning, yield or process cost.
Finishing workflow
- Confirm fold type, grain direction and score/crease need.
- Build and approve a folding dummy before artwork release.
- Plan lamination, cutting lifts, loss and downstream capacity.
- Record assumptions on the production ticket.
Brochure Fold Panel Calculator
Set bi-fold, tri-fold and Z-fold panel widths from the flat sheet.
Roll Fold Panel Calculator
Build a progressive nested-panel schedule with an editable step-down.
Gate Fold Panel Calculator
Balance centre panels and closing flaps with job-specific clearance.
Folding Allowance Planner
Document cumulative panel adjustments before artwork release.
Lamination Material & Cost Calculator
Estimate roll-film use, setup time, run time and finishing cost.
Cutting Stack / Lift Planner
Plan sheets per lift, blade drops and cutting time from measured caliper.
Finished Quantity After Spoilage
Add production loss before ordering stock or committing finished quantity.
Post-Press Time & Cost Planner
Combine finishing setup, throughput, labour, machine and outside cost.
Start with the Post-Press Process Selection & Preflight Guide.