14-Paper and Board forming processes

Question 1

Why are papers and boards being increasingly used?

Answer 1

They provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to polymers particularly for packaging materials

Question 2

Name 3 Paper and Board forming processes

Answer 2

• Die cutting and Creasing
• Bending
• Laser Cutting

Question 3

Paper and Board forming processes - Die Cutting and Creasing

Answer 3

• Used to cut out nets that can be folded into 3D shapes
• Steel cutting dies will cut the board and creasing rules will crease areas for folding
• In industry some machines will cut, crease, and assemble the 3D shape in one process

Question 4

Paper and Board forming processes - Bending

Answer 4

• Moving parts included into the die cutters often that will help bend or fold the parts of a net much more efficiently

Question 5

Paper and Board forming processes - Laser Cutting

Answer 5

• Used often in prototypes, small scale production as it can easily cut and engrave boards.
• Uses a laser to cut or engrave the board
• high repeatable accuracy, fast manufacturing compared to traditional processes