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LOCKING-UP [2 records]

Record 1 2007-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Letterpress (printing methods)
DEF

The securing by mechanical means of a printing plate or forme on a press.

Key term(s)
  • locking up

French

Domaine(s)
  • Typographie (procédés d'impression)
DEF

Opération de mise en place d'une forme d'impression sur une machine à imprimer.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typography
DEF

The securing of letterpress typematter and blocks in the chase by means of tightening expanding quoins placed between the chase and two sides of the typematter.

OBS

The expanding quoins are operated by means of a quoin key and once tightened, provided all spacing is correct, the entire matter can be lifted as a composite whole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Typographie (Caractères)
DEF

En typographie, opération qui consiste à serrer la forme lorsque les pages, disposées dans le châssis en fer et libérées de leurs ligatures, ont été entourées des blancs et des garnitures prévus.

OBS

Le serrage avec biseaux et coins de bois s'exécute au marteau tandis que le serrage mécanique, comportant des coins en fonte ou en acier à noix ou à crémaillère, se fait à l'aide d'une clef.

Spanish

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