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smashing machine [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
  • Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
DEF

A machine used in binderies for compressing folded signatures along the folds to render them more compact for binding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
  • Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
DEF

Machine composée d'un plateau en fonte sur lequel on pose les volumes et d'un sommier mobile qui descend les battre à plusieurs reprises. Après couture, un autre passage en batteuse égalisera l'épaisseur des dos.

OBS

En reliure industrielle, la mise sous presse des corps d'ouvrage assemblés, avant couture, sous presse hydraulique et non plus sous la vieille presse à percussion est souvent remplacée par un passage en batteuse.

Spanish

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