This method provides a nicely finished product that lies reasonably flat when opened, but it is relatively expensive because it requires camera work, stripping of negatives, and platemaking. Up to about 175 pages. This is the least expensive process, but less pleasing because the report does not lie flat when opened. Plastic Comb Fastener. This method is the only option with a heftier report, but it works well for a slimmer one, too, because the report lies flat when opened.
Combs come in a variety of colors and sizes.
Velobind Recommended only for a maximum of 50 pages. Perfect Binding Up to 600 pages. A machine operation that glues the pages together. If a report exceeds 600 pages, it will require stitching, as well as gluing. Also called wrap-around binding.