Film Lamination

Question 0

What is film lamination commonly used on?

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Biz cards
Posters
Menus
Book covers
Dust jackets
Maps
Bookmarks
ID cards

Question 1

Define film lamination

Answer 1

The process of bonding a thin transparent layer of film to the surface of one or two sides of paper (or other stock)

Question 2

What type of lamination processing do we use?

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Hot processing

Question 3

What are the types of film lamination processes

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Hot and cold processes

Question 4

Why is film lamination used?

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Decorative layer
Dry erase ability
Protection from handling, water, UV rays

Question 5

You can tell a paper has varnish if it smells like

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Solvent

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Calendaring is done by

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Large steel rollers with heat

More times it goes through, shinier & smoother it will be

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The glossier the paper =

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The more expensive it will be

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The shiniest type of paper is

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Cast coating paper

Question 9

The second shiniest coated paper is

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Supreme gloss paper

Question 10

Spot varnishing is when it’s

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In specific areas

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Flood varnishing is when it’s

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Everywhere

Question 12

What are the 2 types of film lamination methods

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1. Wet method

2. Thermal method

Question 13

The temperature of the thermal method is

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250-300 F

Question 14

Aqueous coring hides

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The smell of ink

Question 15

______ protects ink from fading

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UV coating

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Type of coating that enhances colour

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Gloss coating

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Type of coating that keeps colour true, has silky touch

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Matte coating

Question 18

Type of coating that is very unique, highly recommend for single side lamination, silky to touch

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Delustered

Question 19

Ideal for perfect bound, case bound, calendar covers, stickers

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Layflat film lamination (for substrates that need to be flat)

Question 20

Characteristics of Polypropylene film lamination

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Best for 1- sided films
Often has self adhesive properties
***Technique used at GCM for 1 sided lamination is not commonly used in industry

Question 21

Double sided tape is the

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Most expensive method for polypropylene film lamination

Question 22

2 sided lamination films are

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Very durable, adds protection and longevity
Ideal for menus, biz card,brochure, pos items
polyester-gloss, matte
Polypropylene-gloss, delustered

Question 23

Specialty lamination films include

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Glueable stampable films - gloss 1.5mill only (binder skins)
Materialized polyester films - many diff look incl. holographic look
Embossed films - variety of textures
Vinyl - used for Mouse pads

Question 24

Generally film can't be recycled ... T or F

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True

Question 25

LEI lamination films stand for

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Low environmental impact lamination films

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LEI laminating films are made from

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Wood cellulose (biodegradable, recyclable. Compostable)

Question 27

Film lamination is usually done...

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(1st) Before die cutting, scoring, embossing/debossing BECASE laminating can smash or flatten the raised area or other effects

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Sure grips is

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For jobs where film laminate is not adhering too

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Bio laminating film is for

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Thermal lamination for food packaging preventing germs / bacteria from spreading

Question 30

Heavier paper =

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Needs thicker film/adhesive

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Inks that take longer to dry are usually

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Darker in colour

Question 32

Dust sheet to solve the problem of....

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Too much spray powder

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Adhesive does't stick too

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Wax inks

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Use was free inks so that

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Adhesive sticks better

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Inks tend to have a high

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Wax content

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Wrinkling of paper could mean that

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The machine is too hot/cold

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Lifting of film at scores (folds) and edges of sheet could mean

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Rollers pressure too tight/loose