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trimming
The process of evening the edges of a signature using a board cutter.
board cutter
Piece of equipment used to make square cuts in paper, cardboard, transparencies, etc.
ruler
Graduated scale used to measure length.
cutting guide
Groove in which the gauge moves along the ruler.
gauge
Movable square parallel to the fixed blade for adjusting the position and dimensions of a signature.
table
clamp
Piece lowered onto the signature to keep it in place under pressure.
blade lever
Arm used to raise and lower the cutting blade.
fixed blade
Fixed blade attached to the board cutter table.
cutting blade
Blade that moves vertically to cut signature edges.