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Ever torn a movie ticket or a raffle coupon along a neat dotted line? That's the work of a perforating machine — an easy-to-overlook finishing step that matters for a lot of print jobs.

What a perforating machine does

A perforating machine cuts a tear-line — a row of small, broken cuts — into paper or thin board, so that section can be torn off cleanly along that line without scissors. This differs from a creasing machine, which only presses a fold line without cutting the paper fibers.

Common uses in printing

  • Receipts and invoices — a tear-off copy for the customer.
  • Tickets and coupons — a tear-off stub or entry slip.
  • Business forms — a section that needs separating, like a payment slip or confirmation sheet.
  • Envelopes and packaging — a pull-tab line that makes packages easy to open.

470 A specifications

Lexia Machinery's 470 A handles paper and board from 60 to 800 gsm with a 460 mm working width. It's compact — only 20 W and 10 kg — so it fits on a small workbench, suited to shops handling receipt, ticket or form orders in moderate volume.

Perforating vs creasing: don't mix them up

Because both make a ""line"" on paper, perforating and creasing are often confused. Perforating cuts part of the paper fiber so it tears easily; creasing only presses, with no cutting, so paper folds cleanly without cracking. For work that needs both — a form that's folded and has a tear-off section, say — see the E660 for creasing.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between perforating and regular cutting?

Regular cutting separates a piece completely. Perforating only makes a broken line so the section stays attached but tears easily when needed — like on a ticket or receipt.

What's the maximum width the 470 A can handle?

The 470 A handles a working width of up to 460 mm, for paper and board from 60 to 800 gsm.

Can the 470 A also do creasing?

No, the 470 A is for perforating only. For creasing, Lexia offers a separate machine such as the E660.

See full details on the 470 A or browse all our creasing and perforating machines, and contact Lexia Machinery in Medan for price and availability.

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