Thermal Binding is not only the fastest binding system on the market, it's one of the most attractive. It takes just seconds to create bound reports and proposals because there is no punching involved! Description of how to use a Thermal Bind Machine: 1: Drop your pages into your cover, making sure that all the pages are touching the glue strip. 2: Place your book into the machine & press power to activate the heating bar. 3: Allow your book to cool before opening.