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What is a collating machine and how does it work

update:14-03-2023
Summary:A collating machine is a device used to assemble multiple sets of documents or papers in a specific order. The machine u...
A collating machine is a device used to assemble multiple sets of documents or papers in a specific order. The machine uses a series of trays or bins to sort and arrange the individual pages or sets of documents, then combines them into a complete collated set.

Here's how a collating machine works:
1.The operator loads the individual pages or sets of documents into separate trays or bins on the collating machine.
2.The machine uses sensors or mechanical means to detect the presence of each sheet in the trays.
3.The collating machine then begins to systematically combine the sheets from each tray into a complete set, based on a predetermined order. For example, the machine may combine the first page from tray 1 with the first page from tray 2, followed by the second page from tray 1 with the second page from tray 2, and so on.
4.As each set is completed, the machine delivers it to an output tray or stacker for collection.

Collating machines are commonly used in the printing industry to assemble multi-page documents, such as booklets, catalogs, and manuals. They are also used in offices and other organizations for tasks such as collating reports, forms, and other multi-page documents.

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