Cuts blocks to size on power saw. Lays plates on adhesive-coated block or inserts sheet of thermosetting bonding film between plate and block and places assembly on sliding table of heat press. Adjusts controls to regulate pressure and temperature of press.
Nails plate to block, using hammer or nailing machine.
Operates machines, such as trim saw, rotary trimming machine, block planer, and block leveling machine to trim, square, and smooth edges of mounted plates and reduce blocks and mounted plates to type-high thickness. Adjusts microgauges, guides, and cutting blades of machines to produce specified cuts and verifies dimensions of blocks and mounted plates, using try square, snap gauge, and dial indicator type gauge. Patches plates with solder and sweats electrotypes to metal base, using electric soldering equipment. Cuts notches and mortises in mounted plates, using drill press and jig saw, to make openings for inserting type on other plates.