Post-print processing

Author: Jin Yin He
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: This book is part of the "Practical Printing Technology Series." It comprehensively introduces post-printing processing techniques for printed materials. The book is divided into 6 chapters:
Chapter 1 is the overview section, introducing the meaning, classification, importance, and development direction of post-printing processing;
Chapter 2 introduces surface finishing techniques for printed materials, such as varnishing, lamination, 3D effects, gold and silver luster, and special gloss processing;
Chapter 3 covers functional processing techniques for printed materials, such as wax coating and resin impregnation for protective processing, as well as special functional processing of plastic films like lamination and pressure-sensitive transfer, tearing, etc.;
Chapter 4 discusses forming techniques for container-type printed materials, such as paper boxes, corrugated boxes, paper cups, metal cans, plastic bags, and tote bags;
Chapter 5 focuses on post-printing processing for booklets and publications, including saddle-stitching, perfect binding, case binding, die-cutting, edge gilding, and binding of digital printing products, with emphasis on precautions for binding different types of paper materials;
Chapter 6 introduces post-printing processing techniques for flat materials such as posters, flyers, and labels.
The book is comprehensive in content, practical in technology, easy to understand, and richly illustrated. It can serve as a reference book for technicians engaged in printing and post-printing processing of paper, plastic, and metal materials, guiding production. It can also be used as a training textbook for personnel in printing schools, printing factories, packaging factories, and large and medium-sized enterprises' packaging workshops. Additionally, it provides valuable insights and references for management and technical personnel to expand their thinking and develop new products.