Mastering Papers and Boards
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What are the three formats in which papers and boards are usually available?

Rolls, Sheet, Ply form

What is the purpose of using rolls format in printing?

Used in printing

Name one industry that uses sheet form of paper.

Printing, art supplies, consumer-based goods

What is the purpose of using ply form of paper?

<p>Packaging or kitchen/toilet rolls</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the layers held together in ply form of paper?

<p>Embossing techniques or glue</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three series into which paper sizes are split?

<p>A, B, C</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical uses of A series paper sizes?

<p>School or home use</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical uses of B series paper sizes?

<p>Poster printing or publishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical uses of C series paper sizes?

<p>Envelopes</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the size of A series paper change as the number increases?

<p>Halves each time</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is paper weight measured?

<p>In gsm (grams per square metre)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum weight for a material to be considered as paper?

<p>200 gsm</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is board measured?

<p>By its thickness (in microns)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of a good quality greeting card in microns?

<p>300 microns</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the wastage process in the context of material production?

<p>Taking something away from a material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the addition process in the context of material production?

<p>Adding on a material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the deforming process in the context of material production?

<p>Folding, perforating, bending and shaping materials to create 3D forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reforming process in the context of material production?

<p>The changing of the material's shape, often by heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main commercial printing process for paper and boards?

<p>Offset lithography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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