Expert Paper Folding and Scoring Services

Michigan Paper Die offers a wide range of standard folding formats, from four-page pieces to 16-page signatures. The production floor is equipped to handle common commercial folds as well as unusual folding challenges that might otherwise require hand bindery. The goal is to create accurate, repeatable folds while reducing manual handling, improving consistency, and keeping the project moving efficiently.

Scoring is available through Michigan Paper Die’s automatic Bobst die-cutting equipment, which can score, kiss-cut, perforate, and die-cut in the same production workflow. Scoring helps paperboard, cover stock, and specialty pieces fold cleanly without cracking or misalignment. It is especially useful for presentation folders, cartons, mailers, packaging inserts, and heavier stocks.

The company works with a broad range of substrates, including text or bond paper, cover weight paper, chipboard, corrugated material, plastic composites, magnetic material, and sticker or kiss-cut materials. Material thickness generally ranges from .002 to .080, or 2-point through 80-point stock. Project suitability is reviewed before production to ensure clean folds and accurate scoring.

Turnaround depends on the project’s complexity, stock, quantity, folding style, and whether scoring, die cutting, gluing, or bindery are also required. Michigan Paper Die is often the last handler in a production chain, so the company emphasizes fast completion without sacrificing quality. Job details are logged through production to support on-time delivery and accountability.

Files such as die-line artwork, laser proofs, mockups, electronic production information, or press sheets can help speed setup and reduce uncertainty. Michigan Paper Die reviews submitted materials for completeness before scheduling production. For complex folds or scoring layouts, detailed mockups may be created to confirm that the piece matches the intended specifications before full production begins.

Yes. Michigan Paper Die specializes in unusual folding applications that can reduce or eliminate the need for hand bindery. The company’s equipment variety and finishing experience allow it to evaluate nonstandard folds, paper constructions, packaging formats, and production challenges. When needed, mockups and pre-production reviews help confirm feasibility before the run begins.

Every production job follows Michigan Paper Die’s Quality First policy. Materials are organized before production, proofs and mockups are reviewed, dies are checked for condition, and pull sheets are marked during make-ready and production runs. A Quality Control Report is included with each job, documenting notes, procedures, proofs, mockups, and relevant production information.

Pricing is based on the project’s quantity, fold type, scoring requirements, material, setup needs, and any related finishing services. Combining folding, scoring, die cutting, gluing, shrink wrapping, or fulfillment in one workflow can reduce extra handling and labor. Michigan Paper Die can review the project early to recommend cost-effective production methods before full scheduling.