Boards and Papers

Question 1

Papers and boards

Answer 1

Complaint materials
Can be: scored, cut, folded
Used in packaging
Suitable for recycling as they biodegrade
Stock sizes are A0-8
Paper measured in grams per square meter

Question 2

Forming

Answer 2

Die cutting and creasing
Bending
Laser cut (can burn/scorch lines)

Question 3

Finishes

Answer 3

Laminating
Embossing - letters come out
Debossing - letters pushed in
Foil blocking - applies a metallic finish
Screen printing
Flexography
Offset lithography
Digital printing

Question 4

Flexography

Answer 4

Works on many things
4 colour process using 4 ink colours CMYK
Plates can be made from photopolymers
Low start up cost
Prints onto sheet material and rolls
More versatile
Can be used for short print runs and long

Question 5

Flexography uses

Answer 5

Flexible packaging and labels. Utilises variety of substances including film, paper, foil and non-woven.

Question 6

Offset lithography

Answer 6

Only done on a flat surface.
Transferred to a rubber blanket through multiple ink rolls.
Image isn’t printed directly onto the substrate from the plate.
Cost effective for longer production.

Question 7

Offset lithography uses

Answer 7

Used for foil stamping, spot gloss, embossing and other embellishments. These options come at a higher cost.

Question 8

Gravure

Answer 8

Uses a copper plate for printing.
High set up costs.
Prints only onto rolls of paper.
Image or text that is intended for printing is typically laser etched onto a plate.
Limited number of inks compatible.

Question 9

Gravure uses

Answer 9

High end magazines, magazine covers, high quality printing

Question 10

Drawing papers

Answer 10

Layout paper (partially translucent)
Tracing paper
Copier
Cartridge

Question 11

Boards

Answer 11

Mounting board (thick card)
Corrugated boards
Foam boards
Folding box board (juice cartons)
Foil lined board

Question 12

Corflute

Answer 12

Polymer - used in packaging, portfolios and signs