Manufacturing

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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acidity

Printing & publishing; Paper

Degree of acid found in a given paper substance measured by pH level. From 0 to 7 is classified acid as opposed to 7 to 14, which is classified alkaline.

pH value

Printing & publishing; Paper

Degree of acidity or alkalinity measured on a scale from 0 to 14 with 7 the neutral point. Measurement of pH is important to quality control in making paper and pigments and in ...

in-line

Printing & publishing; Paper

Denotes a production line of machinery, as required for the more or less complete manufacturing of a given product.

yellowing

Printing & publishing; Paper

Describes a transformation inherent to all vegetable fibers which is caused by aging. Paper made of vegetable fibers will turn various degrees of yellow as its environment couples ...