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From start to finish, Lithographic Industries Inc. guarantees

that we will provide the most professional and extensive services to our customers.

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The order is received from the customer
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The customer’s films or artwork are verified for completeness and approved, by both the customer and Lithographic Industries

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A sample of each card is prepared and placed onto a layout sheet
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The layout sheet is measured and assessed for printability · When approved the layout is entered into the CAD system

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The CAD information is used to generate a die board and die knives.

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Using the approved images, aluminum offset printing plates are prepared by our digital plate setter
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A separate plate is made for each color to be printed. The plates are installed on a printing press, and the production sheets are printed
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The printed sheets are moved to the coating room, where they are coated with the specified heat seal adhesive
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While the sheets are being coated, die boards are knifed and rubbered
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Once complete the die boards are installed on a die cutter and the coated sheets are die cut
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The die cut sheets are moved to the stripping line where the individual cards are removed
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The cards are inspected and packed into pre-labeled cartons
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The cartons are inspected and sealed
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The sealed cartons travel by conveyor to the staging area where their bar-coded labels are scanned. The cartons are then palletized, securely wrapped, and shipped to the customer
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