paper and board maunfacturing methods help idk what to call this properly Flashcards
name 3 types of finishing method and why they are used
embossing/debossing - gives a tactile effect and improves the aesthetic
UV/spot varnishing - high quality looking gloss finish
laminating - protection from wear and tear, can be used multiple times
name 3 cutting processes and how they work
laser cutter - self explanatory
die cutter - metal blades that act as stamps to cut or bend paper or board
perforation cutter - makes a row of small holes so a part can be torn off easily
define addition process
adding a material or layers to a product (e.g. laminating) or joining two materials together
name 2 addition processes
bonding using adhesives (e.g. PVA glue), lamination
define deforming/reforming process
changing the shape of a material without the gain or loss of material
what is a deforming/reforming process for paper and board?
folding/creasing. can be done by hand or by a die cutter with blunt blades