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Printing & publishing
The industry concerned with the preparation and distribution of printed material to the general public.
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web break
Printing & publishing; Paper
Break in a roll of paper while it is on the machine during manufacturing or while on the printing press during production.
well-closed formation
Printing & publishing; Paper
Bonding of fibers in a sheet that provides an overall uniformity. Opposite of wild.
beater
Printing & publishing; Paper
Blender-type machine used to pulverize pulp and for mixing additives and color to the stock.
perforating rule
Printing & publishing; Paper
Blade for cutting impression which can be taped to the cylinders of an offset press.
wet-end
Printing & publishing; Paper
Beginning of the paper machine where the headbox, moving wire and press section are located. At this point the paper is still a suspension of fiber and water.
wire
Printing & publishing; Paper
At the wet end of the paper machine, a copper, bronze or synthetic screen that receives the suspension of water and fiber from the head-box. The wire moves the suspension along to ...
saddle stitch
Printing & publishing; Paper
Binding process for pamphlets or booklets, which works by stapling through the middle fold of the sheets (saddle wire).
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