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Manufacturing

The process of converting raw materials, components or parts into finished goods that meet the expectations and needs of consumers.

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hard-wood

Manufacturing; Paper production

Wood from deciduous trees having short fibers.

gross weight

Printing & publishing; Paper

The total weight of merchandise and shipping container.

felt

Manufacturing; Paper production

Woven, endless belt made of wool, cotton or synthetic materials used to transport the paper web on the paper machine, during manufacture. Felts act as a conveyor while at the same ...

dimensional stability

Printing & publishing; Paper

Characteristic of paper to retain its dimensions in all directions under the stress of production and adverse changes in humidity.

tooth

Printing & publishing; Paper

Characteristic of paper. A slightly rough paper which permits acceptance of ink readily.

pocket

Printing & publishing; Paper

(1) A station on the gathering line. (2) Paper, cloth, vinyl, or other material made into a pocket, with or without gussets, affixed inside the front or back cover of a book. A ...

skid

Printing & publishing; Paper

(1) A reusable platform support, made of wood, on which sheets of paper are delivered, and on which printed sheets or folded sections are stacked. Also used to ship materials, ...