Unit3 material and their working properties Flashcards
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what are Papers and boards are made from?
Papers and boards are made from natural fibres (cellulose), usually sourced from wood
describe pulp
pulp is the first stage of the production of paper, where the fibres are mixed with water, which is pressed into a continues sheet.
what is paper weight measured in?
grams per square metre
what is bleedproof paper?
Bleedproof paper is smooth and has a special coating to reduce absorbency
what is grid paper?
has printed squares or isometric grids
what is cartridge paper?
A thick, quality paper with a slight texture
what is tracing paper?
Tracing paper is smooth and sold in pads and rolls
what is design and layout paper?
Layout paper is lightweight and smooth with greater opacity than tracing paper
what is cardboard?
A heavy duty paper available in a range of thicknesses and strengths
what is ink jet card?
designed for use with an inkjet printer, the inks sit on the surface of the paper
what is foam board?
Foam board consists of a sheet of polystyrene foam sandwiched between outer layers of paper
what is corrugated board?
Corrugated board is made up of one or two outer flat layers and a corrugated layer
what is foil lined board?
This is made from a stiff card lined with aluminium foil on one side
what is duplex board?
Duplex board is made up of two layers
The exterior will have a wax coating to provide a moisture barrier and give it a glossy sheen
Its smooth white surface makes it suitable for offset printing
what are boards measured in?
microns
