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IMMERSION PRINTING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hydrographics
1, record 1, English, hydrographics
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hydro dipping 2, record 1, English, hydro%20dipping
correct
- water transfer printing 3, record 1, English, water%20transfer%20printing
correct
- immersion printing 4, record 1, English, immersion%20printing
correct
- hydro imaging 5, record 1, English, hydro%20imaging
correct
- hydrographic printing 5, record 1, English, hydrographic%20printing
correct
- water transfer imaging 6, record 1, English, water%20transfer%20imaging
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Water transfer printing ... is a surface decorating process with which elaborate graphics – such as wood grain, carbon fiber, camouflage, geometrical designs, etc. – are applied to a 3D [three-dimensional] product surface. ... The process utilizes a water-soluble film that contains the printed patterns. The film dissolves in the water and leaves the ink on the surface. In the typical process, the item to be printed is first coated with a primer or an adhesion promoter. After this dries, a base coat paint is applied to control the hue of the pattern. For instance, wood grain prints often utilize a brown base coat, and many camouflage patterns use a neutral base. After the base coat is applied, the item is ready for decorating. The film is activated using a chemical activator. The item then is dipped into the water, and the ink wraps around it. 5, record 1, English, - hydrographics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- impression hydrographique
1, record 1, French, impression%20hydrographique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- peinture par immersion 2, record 1, French, peinture%20par%20immersion
correct, feminine noun
- transfert hydrographique 2, record 1, French, transfert%20hydrographique
correct, masculine noun
- dipping 1, record 1, French, dipping
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La surface à imprimer est préalablement préparée minutieusement. Un film d'impression est déposé à la surface d'une cuve remplie d’eau. Un film d'alcool polyvinylique imprimé est délicatement déposé à la surface de l'eau contenu dans la cuve de trempage en évitant la formation de bulles. Un activateur est ensuite appliqué pour activer l'encre sur le film. L'objet est alors trempé dans le bassin selon une méthode rigoureuse à respecter à travers le film de peinture. Ce dernier adhère à l'objet puis celui-ci est rincé pour enlever le PVA (polyvinyl d’alcool) puis mis à sécher avant [l'application d'un] vernis protecteur [...] 1, record 1, French, - impression%20hydrographique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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