Printing Methods 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: GraphicsPrinting MethodsASEdexcel Created by: Mad Dog TannenCreated on: 12-05-17 17:52 What are the 4 main types of printing technique? Offset Lithography, Flexography, Screen Printing and Gravure 1 of 12 What are the applications for Offset Lithography? Business stationary, Brochures, Posters, Magazines, Newspapers 2 of 12 What are the applications for Flexography? Packaging, inexpensive magazines, paperbacks, newspapers 3 of 12 What are the applications for Screen Printing? t-shirts, posters, signage, POS displays, promotional items 4 of 12 What are the applications for Gravure? High quality art and photograph books, postage stamps, packaging, expensive magazines 5 of 12 What components are involved in offset lithography? Impression Cylinder, Blanket cylinder, damping solution, plate cylinder and inking roller 6 of 12 What components are involved in Flexography? Fountain roller, anilox roller, plate cylinder, impression cylinder. 7 of 12 What components are involved in Screen Printing? Screen, Squeegee, emulsion. 8 of 12 What components are involved in Gravure? Plate cylinder, Ink fountain, Doctor blade, impression cylinder and dryer. 9 of 12 Why is lithography generally offset? To make sure the printing surface is not wet. 10 of 12 How can ink distribution be increased in flexography? Using a doctor blade to smooth out the distribution 11 of 12 What are the main materials for printing screens? Originally silk, generally polyester or nylon 12 of 12
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