Paper and board forming processes Flashcards
1
Q
What do steel cutting dies do?
A
cut the paper or board
2
Q
What do creasing rules do?
A
crease areas for folds
3
Q
What are cutters used for?
A
cut out nets or developments that, when folded and assembled, will form a 3D shape such as a box
4
Q
What is bending?
A
stamped out net is placed on to a folding table
some die cutters may include moving parts the help to bend or fold parts of a net automatically
5
Q
What is laser cutting ideal for?
A
prototype or small-scale product because it can be used to cu, engrave and perforate papers and boards
6
Q
List 3 advantages that laser cutting offers over traditional paper packaging processes
A
faster
repeated accuracy
allows design to be quickly edited and then manufactured
