Materials used in Graphic Products 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: GraphicsMaterialsGCSEAQA Created by: amanda cliffordCreated on: 06-05-15 10:33 When choosing paper or board....... take into account cost finish strength brightness - whiteness thickness 1 of 13 What is paper measured in? GSM - grams per square metre 2 of 13 Board is measured in....... Microns 3 of 13 What are the advanatges of using recycled paper? Kinder to the enviroment - 34% of trees cut down are for paper manufacturing Energy saving as less raw materials are being processed Companies like to be seen as being greener 4 of 13 What are the disadvantages of recycling paper Harmful chemical to the enviroment such as bleach are used to whiten the paper Not as strong as virgin paper More expensive to make than virgin paper 5 of 13 Inkjet / Photo paper Special high gloss or matt coating with a quick drying surface for the ink Used for photos or presentations 6 of 13 Board - (Card) 230 - 750 microns A more ridgid surface to print onto Used for model making 7 of 13 Cartonboard 230 - 1000 microns Boards are often made from many layers & materials - eg aluminium foil to keep drinks cool. High quality printing surface Used for packaging 8 of 13 Mountboard 750 - 3000 microns Thick coloured ridgid board Model making & high quality picture mounting 9 of 13 Corrugated Card 3000 - 5000 microns Strong & lightweight Packaging protection Point of Sale stands t 10 of 13 Foam Board 4000 - 7000 microns A composite board consisting of 2 outer layers of high quality card & a central layer of foam Point of Sale stands & Presentation Boards 11 of 13 Solid Bleached Board - SBB Highest quality white top printable surface Used for perfume & chocolate packaging 12 of 13 Folding Box Board ( FBB) White top layer with a cream bottom layer Used for toys & games packaging. 13 of 13
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