Conventional Graphic Processes

Catalog description

This survey course covers a comprehensive review of conventional print production technologies, with emphasis on offset lithography, flexography, screen, and gravure printing methods. Hands-on laboratory experiences underscore the technical strengths and limitations of commercial applications of the various processes, including the materials such as substrates, inks and appropriate metrologies. Quality assurance and process control procedures specific to each process are featured, and appropriate industry standards and specifications are reviewed.