Text Book of Metalography (Printing From Metals) (Classic Reprint): Being a Full Consideration of the Nature and Properties of Zinc and Aluminum and Their Treatment as Planographic Printing Surfaces - Couverture souple

Harrap, Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0282921788 ISBN 13 : 9780282921781

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

From metal plates to modern presses, learn how zinc and aluminium shape printing today.

This authoritative guide surveys the history and practical use of metals as printing surfaces. It covers direct transfers, etching methods, and the handling of zinc and aluminium plates, with practical steps for getting consistent prints.

Readers gain a clear, step-by-step view of the processes, plates, and techniques printers rely on for high-quality results. The book also discusses tools, materials, and the evolution of rotary and off-set machines in the printing industry.

• How zinc and aluminium plates are prepared and maintained for printing


• Direct transfer methods and half-tone applications for metal plates


• Etching, gumming, and polishing steps to achieve good image quality


• Historical context and evolving technologies in metal-based printing surfaces

Ideal for readers seeking a historical and practical overview of metalography in printing and the specific handling of zinc and aluminium plates.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0282921788
• ISBN 13: 9780282921781
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 225
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