
11/09
CMT 130 Book Trimmer
5-2
Burr Marks
5.1 Burr Marks
Description
Burr marks are found on books cut with a knife
whose cutting edge has been burred. Figure
5-1 illustrates the appearance of burr marks.
Figure 5-1. Burr Marks
Possible Causes
1. Burrs on knives can occur from im-
proper knife handling.
2. Burrs may also occur from cutting hard,
irregular materials.
Solutions
•
Replace the knife.
5.2 Jagged Bottom Cover
Description
Books can appear as though the bottom few
sheets and cover were torn apart rather than
sharply cut. Tearing of the bottom sheets and
cover occur when deep score marks develop in
the cut stick. The cover is pushed into the
score mark, folded over and torn.
Figure 5-2. Jagged Cover
Possible Causes
1. The knife may be dull.
2. The cut stick may be worn.
Solutions
•
Rotate or replace the cut stick. The
knife may also require replacement.
5.3 Burr Marks/Jagged Cover
Description
A jagged bottom cover may also accompany
burr marks. A burred knife may not fully cut into
the cut stick or cut plate. As a result, it will
leave a jaggedly cut bottom cover.
Figure 5-3. Burr Marks/Jagged Cover
Possible Causes
•
The knife is burred, and the cut stick is
worn.
Solutions
•
Replace the knife and rotate or replace
the cut stick.