3.2.6 stock forms, standard components Flashcards
what are stock forms
the form a product can be bought and stored ready for use, eg. paper can be supplied in ply, rolls and sheets
what does ply contain
layered sheets which are often in rolls like toilet paper and kitchen towel
what are rolls used for
used in print industrry for high volume printing such as books or newspapers
what are sheet forms used for
office and domestic use, digital printing and art supplies. can be in a variety of colours
what is paper measured in and what does it stand for
gsm - grams per square metre
what is corrugated card produced in
sheets from A4 to A0, rolls and tubes in flat pack packaging. produced with either a single wall or a double wall for increased rigidity and stiffness
what is cartridge paper commonly supplied in
pads from A5-A2
paper with a weight of 120 gsm is suitable for what
pencil and charcoal sketching
paper with a weight of 200 gsm us suitable for what
watercolour and acrylic painting
paper sizes
A0 to A 10
A0 being the largets and A10 being the smallest
where is copy paper commonly used and what size
in schools and offices in an A4 or A3 size with a weight between 80-100 gsm
Advantages of standard components
Increases efficiency as it saves preparation time
Can be purchased in bulk to keep costs down
Less skill and effort is required from staff.
What are fasteners and give examples
Temporary ways of attaching paper and card together eg.
Split pin, paper clip, binder clip, staple, treasury tag
What are seals and what do they do
They bond paper or card. They make envelops secure or tamper proof. It lets recipients know that an item has been delivered unopened and intact.
Examples are: wax seals, peel and sea, envelope and gummed envelope
what is a prototype
an early stage model of a product which allows designer to see if the
