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GATF [6 records]

Record 1 2014-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
  • Printing Processes - Various
DEF

A strip of standard colours and patterns printed along the edge of the paper that will be trimmed off later [and which] allows press operators to check ink density and other properties affecting colour reproduction during printing.

OBS

There seems to be as many terms used to designate colour strip as there are strip manufacturers and products, e. g. GATF calls its strip "Color Test Strip"; Brunner call its product "Print Control Strip".

Key term(s)
  • color control bar
  • color bar
  • color control strip
  • color strip

French

Domaine(s)
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
DEF

Bande composée de plages de couleurs de valeurs standards imprimées à côté du document dans la marge à rogner [et qui] permet au conducteur de presse de vérifier la qualité des couleurs reproduites lors de l'impression.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
OBS

The Graphic Arts Technical Foundation is a member-supported, nonprofit, technical, and education organization serving the international graphic communications industries. It is the oldest continuous organization of its kind in graphic communications. From its small beginnings in 1924 as the Lithographic Technical Foundation, this industry-inspired and member-directed Foundation has grown into one of the world's leading centers for graphic communications research and education. Today, the programs at GATF cover all major communications processes and their applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques

Spanish

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Record 3 2007-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
OBS

The Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation(PIA/GATF), along with its affiliates, deliver products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency, and profitability of its members and the industry through : Advocacy, Education, Research, and Technical information. The 1999 consolidation of PIA and GATF brought together two powerful partners-the world's largest graphic arts trade association, and a technical, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of the graphic communications industries worldwide. Located in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, the consolidated organization serves the interests of more than 12, 000 member companies and an industry with more than $171. 5 billion in revenue and 1. 08 million employees.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
OBS

Organisme établi en Pennsylvanie, (États-Unis).

Spanish

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Record 4 1999-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
DEF

A circular diagram for plotting data relative to colour(i. e. hue and grayness) in order to determine the suitability of inks for colour reproduction, e. g. the GATF(Graphic Arts Technical Foundation) chromatic circle.

Key term(s)
  • color circle
  • color disk
  • color disc

French

Domaine(s)
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
DEF

Diagramme qui donne un moyen simple d'exprimer visuellement l'erreur de teinte et le gris des encres colorées, par exemple, le cercle chromatique de Maxwell.

Spanish

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Record 5 1996-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photoengraving
DEF

The devaluation of a halftone dot on a printing plate.

OBS

Measured with the GATF Dot Gain Scale and Slur Gauge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photogravure
DEF

Réduction de la grosseur des points de simili sur un cliché.

Spanish

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Record 6 1996-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
  • Photoengraving
OBS

A scale which provides a rapid method of estimating relative changes in dot area, e. g. the GATF Dot Gain Scale and Slur Gauge(a scale which measures both dot gain and slur).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
  • Photogravure
OBS

Première barre de contrôle utilisée en France, G.A.T.F. Slur Gauge Dot Gain Scale en anglais; cette barre regroupe en fait et la barre de contrôle du doublage, et la barre de contrôle d'engraissement du point. (Référence : L'Événement technique, 1988 publié par la revue Caractère : CEVET, 1988, pp.364-365.)

OBS

Barre de contrôle permettant de mesurer rapidement l'engraissement et le rétrécissement des points de simili.

Spanish

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