Papers and boards (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Papers & boards are made from
Papers & boards are made from
Fine cellulose fibres
GSM stands for
GSM stands for
Grams per square metre
What GSM measures
What GSM measures
Paper thickness and quality
One micron equals
One micron equals
One thousandth of a millimetre
Paper measurement vs board measurement
Paper measurement vs board measurement
Paper uses GSM, board uses microns
Board typical weight threshold
Board typical weight threshold
More than 220 gsm
Layout paper GSM & properties
Layout paper GSM & properties
50 gsm - thin, translucent
Cartridge paper GSM & use
Cartridge paper GSM & use
120-150 gsm - works well with paint & drawing
Bleed proof paper key feature
Bleed proof paper key feature
Prevents ink bleeding through
Grid paper main use
Grid paper main use
Technical drawings - has printed grid lines
Tracing paper properties
Tracing paper properties
Transparent, slow ink absorption
Corrugated card key property
Corrugated card key property
Excellent impact resistance
Duplex board properties
Duplex board properties
Two layers, water-resistant
Foil-lined board use
Foil-lined board use
Moisture resistance, food packaging
Foam core board composition
Foam core board composition
Rigid polystyrene foam between two layers