Packaging Knowledge

What is glueability? It describes whether a surface will accept an adhesive and hold it. Paper and uncoated board are

What is fiber tear? When a glued joint is pulled apart after the adhesive has cured, two outcomes are possible.

What is stripping in die cutting? After the die cuts a sheet, the blanks are still held in a surrounding

What is rotary die cutting? A curved die mounted on a cylinder rotates against an anvil cylinder, and the sheet

What does Delta E measure? It expresses the distance between two colours as a single number, calculated from their positions

What is dot gain? A dot on a printing plate is a known size, and the dot that lands on