DOT Code: 659.382-010

Industry: print. & pub.

Sets up and operates machine to emboss gilt or blind (without goldleaf) lettering and designs on book covers, following specifications: Glues embossing plate to copper backing plate and installs backing plate into hot plate of machine. Cuts piece of cardboard to approximate size of plate and places cardboard on machine bed under plate. Starts machine to lower ram and impress cardboard. Cuts surface of cardboard around impression, leaving design or letters raised to increase machine pressure at contact points, using knife, compass, and square, and glues cardboard to bed under plate, adjusting bed so impression and plate are in alignment. Closes switch to heat plate. Sets guides to hold cover in position, and adjusts table height to obtain correct depth of impression. Places cover, with prelaid goldleaf in position, against guides on machine bed and starts machine that lowers ram and stamps goldleaf design or lettering on cover. Removes and stacks embossed covers. Stamps blind lettering or designs on covers in like manner. May perform simple embossing of book covers, using heated handtools.

GOE: 05.10.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 90