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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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Manufacturing > Paper production

pallet

Printing & publishing; Paper

A wooden platform with stringers wide enough to allow a fork lift to drive into it and lift; used to pack cartons for shipment, if specified by the customer. Pallets are usually ...

wavy edges

Printing & publishing; Paper

A warping, "wave like" effect in paper which is the result of the edges of the sheet having picked up moisture and expanded to a larger size.

calcium sulphite

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical composition: CaSo3. It's often used used as a filler.

calcium carbonate

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical composition: CaSo4. It's often used as a filler.

woodfree pulp

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical pulp used in place of wood pulp.

titanium dioxide

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical substance used as loading or coating material to increase the whiteness and brightness of a sheet and contribute to its opacity.

bleaching

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical treatment to brighten, whiten, purify, refine, and balance pulp fiber.