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General Finishing

Take your project from good to great!

Elevate your printed pieces with our 
innovative
general inishing options.

We pay attention to the smallest details and are perfectionists at heart. Our finishing services are the final touch that make your piece complete. Whether it’s hole drilling, slot punching, eyeleting, grommeting, screw post and push lock screws, automatic taping, shrink wrapping, round cornering, padding, closures (velcro, magnet, dual-lock, etc.), or guillotine/flat cutting, we can handle it all. These little things are what truly make a difference and take your piece from good to great – like the icing on the cake!

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Why Platinum Converting?

Applications of General Finishing Services

Functional Add-Ons

Enhance usability with features like grommets, eyelets, and closures—perfect for displays, hanging signage, and interactive print pieces.

Professional Presentation

Round corners, precise cuts, and slot punches help your project stand out with a clean, intentional finish.

Packaging & Mailing Prep

Add the final production touches needed for packaging, fulfillment, or distribution—including taping, padding, or shrink wrapping.

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Precision and Quality Control in General Finishing

With every project, our team focuses on tight tolerances, clean execution, and consistent results. We know print shops need dependable partners to keep jobs moving and clients happy—and we take that responsibility seriously.

  • Our finishing experts are trained in specialty tools and hand-finishing techniques.
  • We run detailed QC checks for precision, functionality, and visual consistency.
  • Custom layouts and setups help optimize throughput and accuracy on every run.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore the most common questions about our general finishing services and how they can support your next print project.

What types of general finishing services do you offer?

We provide hole drilling, slot punching, eyeleting, grommeting, taping, corner rounding, trimming, padding, window patching, and more.

What sizes and materials can you handle?

We work with sizes as small as 1.25″ x 3.5″ and as large as 70″ x 78″, on stocks from 50# offset up to thick chipboard and E-Flute.

Do you offer custom taping options?

Yes. We offer Kleen Stick and foam tape in various strengths—removable, permanent, Hi-tac, and super bond—on pieces up to 43” wide.

What are common use cases for general finishing?

Common applications include retail displays, marketing kits, instructional materials, hanging signs, folders, and custom packaging.

Can you handle complex or high-volume finishing requests?

Absolutely. Our combination of automated and manual processes allows us to manage everything from short runs to large-scale projects.

Why choose Platinum Converting for finishing services?

We specialize in precision finishing for the print industry, delivering high-quality, reliable results that make your work stand out.

Additional Service Details
Drill / Patch / Corner

Specifications

Hole Drilling & Slot Punching

  1. Maximum Piece Size: Unlimited
  2. Minimum Piece Size: 2.5″ x 3″
  3. Stock Range: 50# Offset up to 60pt chipboard

Window Patching

  1. Maximum Piece Size: 28″ x 34″
  2. Minimum Piece Size: 5″ x 6″
  3. Maximum Window Size: 12″ x 13 3/8″
  4. Minimum Window Size: 1″ x 1″
  5. Need 1/2″ between window and any die cut or score.

Round Cornering

  1. Specifications: Auto or Hand Assembly
  2. Radius: 1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″
  3. Maximum Piece Size: Unlimited
  4. Minimum Piece Size: 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
  5. Stock Range: 4pt stock up to 60pt chipboard
Eyelet / Grommet

Specifications

  1. Maximum Sheet Size: Unlimited
  2. Minimum Sheet Size: 2″ x 2″
  3. Stock Range: 50# Offset up to stocks that are 1/2″ thick
Automatic Tape
Specifications Kleen Stick and Foam Tape available in removable, permanent, Hi-tac and Super bond.
  1. Maximum Sheet Size: 43″ wide x unlimited length
  2. Minimum Sheet Size: 1.25″ x 3.5″
  3. Stock Range: 80# text up to E-Flute
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Flat Cut / Trim

Specifications

  1. Maximum Sheet Size: 70″ W x 78″ D
  2. Minimum Sheet Size: 2″ x 2″
  3. Stock Range: 50# offset up to 60pt chipboard
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