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Record 1 1998-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

Excessive roughness or MD micro-fluting near the edges of a paper web as it comes off the paper machine. This characteristic may extend for varying distances in from the edge of the web as it is formed and dried on the paper machine. The extent and severity depend upon factors like the grade, basis weight, machine trim and the drying conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Surface près des bords de la feuille. Le phénomène est généralement dû à une perte d'humidité des bords de la feuille.

Spanish

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