Date of Award
4-1970
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Pulp and Paper Technology
Abstract
The object of this thesis is to investigate a new idea in predicting printability for rotogravure printing. Present proof presses in the gravure industry are clumsy, expensive, and in most cases, impractical for regular use.
In order to understand the relationship between ink, paper, and plate, it is necessary to consider many variables such as smoothness, ink receptivity, porosity, moisture content, formation, surface strength, and opacity.
The laboratory work performed and presented in this paper shows that a Vandercook proof press may be used to predict printability in the gravure process.
Recommended Citation
Phee, Patrick, "Use of the Vandercook Proof Press to Predict Rotogravure Print Quality" (1970). Paper Engineering Senior Theses. 415.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/engineer-senior-theses/415