Graphics and Packaging Production (Manufacturing Guides)

The latest instalment in the Manufacturing Guides series, this book is targeted at students and professionals who create graphics or packaging for mass production. With some 400 specially commissioned photographs and technical illustrations, it describes more than 35 manufacturing processes, from the traditional and long-established to cutting-edge technologies.

List of contents

How to use this book; Introduction; Part One, 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 Joining; Machine Stitching; Die Cutting; Part Two, 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; Part Three, Finishing Techniques: Fill, Cap and Label; Vacuum Metalizing; Flocking; Embossing and Debossing; Foil Blocking; Varnishing and Laminating; Binding.

About the author

Rob Thompson is an award-winning designer and the author of Manufacturing Processes for Design
Professionals.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Thompson, Rob Thompson
• Assisted by: Martin Thompson (Photographs)
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2012
• EAN: 9780500289884
• ISBN: 978-0-500-28988-4
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 230 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 920 g
• Series: The Manufacturing Guides; The Manufacturing Guides
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Graphic Design, Product Design, DESIGN / Graphic Arts / General, DESIGN / Product, Packaging