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GRAVURE ELECTRONIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-20

English

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

The engraving of letterpress line or halftone blocks by means of a stylus which cuts or burns out the unwanted metal or plastic leaving the printing surface in relief. The stylus is controlled by a light-sensitive cell which scans the original.

French

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

Procédé permettant de graver de façon entièrement automatique des images au trait ou en similigravure sur des plaques de métal ou de matière plastique.

Spanish

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