Graphics and packaging production /
Rob Thompson ;
- 1st ed.
- London ; New York : Thames & Hudson, 2012.
- 208 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
- The manufacturing guides .
Contains bibliographical references and index.
1. Forming and construction -- Paper pulp molding -- EPS molding -- Machine glassblowing -- Blow molding -- Metal press forming -- Metal joining -- Injection molding -- Vacuum forming -- Blown film extrusion -- Plastic welding -- Wood joinery -- Machine stitching -- Die cutting -- 2. Graphics production -- Engraving -- Photo etching -- Abrasive blasting -- Water jet cutting -- Laser cutting -- Vinyl cutting -- Letterpress -- Screen printing -- Offset lithography -- Flexography -- Rotogravure -- Digital printing -- Risography -- Dye sublimation printing -- Decal printing -- Pad printing -- Hydro transfer printing -- 3. Finishing techniques -- Fill, cap and label -- Vacuum metalizing -- Flocking -- Embossing and debossing -- Foil blocking -- Varnishing and laminating -- Binding.
For students and professionals who create graphics or packaging for mass production--