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GATF [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- colour control bar
1, record 1, English, colour%20control%20bar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- control bar 2, record 1, English, control%20bar
correct
- colour bar 3, record 1, English, colour%20bar
correct
- colour control strip 2, record 1, English, colour%20control%20strip
correct
- colour strip 4, record 1, English, colour%20strip
correct
- control strip 5, record 1, English, control%20strip
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, English, - colour%20control%20bar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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". 2, record 1, English, - colour%20control%20bar
Record 1, Key term(s)
- color control bar
- color bar
- color control strip
- color strip
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- barre de contrôle
1, record 1, French, barre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bande de contrôle 2, record 1, French, bande%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, feminine noun
- bande de contrôle des couleurs 3, record 1, French, bande%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20couleurs
correct, feminine noun
- bande test 4, record 1, French, bande%20test
correct, feminine noun
- échelle de contrôle 5, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, feminine noun
- barre chromatique 6, record 1, French, barre%20chromatique
correct, feminine noun
- gamme de contrôle 3, record 1, French, gamme%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 5, record 1, French, - barre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-11-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
1, record 2, English, Graphic%20Arts%20Technical%20Foundation
former designation, correct, see observation, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GATF 1, record 2, English, GATF
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Lithographic Technical Foundation 2, record 2, English, Lithographic%20Technical%20Foundation
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, English, - Graphic%20Arts%20Technical%20Foundation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
1, record 2, French, Graphic%20Arts%20Technical%20Foundation
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GATF 1, record 2, French, GATF
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Lithographic Technical Foundation 2, record 2, French, Lithographic%20Technical%20Foundation
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-08-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
1, record 3, English, Printing%20Industries%20of%20America%2FGraphic%20Arts%20Technical%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PIA/GATF 1, record 3, English, PIA%2FGATF
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, English, - Printing%20Industries%20of%20America%2FGraphic%20Arts%20Technical%20Foundation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
1, record 3, French, Printing%20Industries%20of%20America%2FGraphic%20Arts%20Technical%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PIA/GATF 1, record 3, French, PIA%2FGATF
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi en Pennsylvanie, (États-Unis). 1, record 3, French, - Printing%20Industries%20of%20America%2FGraphic%20Arts%20Technical%20Foundation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-04-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chromatic circle
1, record 4, English, chromatic%20circle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- colour circle 1, record 4, English, colour%20circle
correct
- colour disk 1, record 4, English, colour%20disk
correct
- colour disc 2, record 4, English, colour%20disc
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 4, English, - chromatic%20circle
Record 4, Key term(s)
- color circle
- color disk
- color disc
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cercle chromatique
1, record 4, French, cercle%20chromatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 4, French, - cercle%20chromatique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-08-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Photoengraving
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dot loss
1, record 5, English, dot%20loss
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The devaluation of a halftone dot on a printing plate. 1, record 5, English, - dot%20loss
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Measured with the GATF Dot Gain Scale and Slur Gauge. 1, record 5, English, - dot%20loss
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Photogravure
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rétrécissement des points
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9tr%C3%A9cissement%20des%20points
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réduction de la grosseur des points de simili sur un cliché. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9tr%C3%A9cissement%20des%20points
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-08-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Photoengraving
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dot gain scale
1, record 6, English, dot%20gain%20scale
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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). 2, record 6, English, - dot%20gain%20scale
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Photogravure
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- barre de contrôle d'engraissement du point
1, record 6, French, barre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27engraissement%20du%20point
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- barre de contrôle d'élargissement du point 1, record 6, French, barre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9largissement%20du%20point
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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.) 2, record 6, French, - barre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27engraissement%20du%20point
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Barre de contrôle permettant de mesurer rapidement l'engraissement et le rétrécissement des points de simili. 1, record 6, French, - barre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27engraissement%20du%20point
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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