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Thompson, Rob

Graphics and packaging production / Rob Thompson ; photography by Martin Thompson. - London ; New York : Thames & Hudson, 2012. - 208 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. - The manufacturing guides .

Contains bibliographical references and index.

1. Forming and construction -- Paper pulp molding -- EPS molding -- Machine glassblowing -- Blow molding -- Metal press forming -- Metal joining -- Injection molding -- Vacuum forming -- Blown film extrusion -- Plastic welding -- Wood joinery -- Machine stitching -- Die cutting -- 2. Graphics production -- Engraving -- Photo etching -- Abrasive blasting -- Water jet cutting -- Laser cutting -- Vinyl cutting -- Letterpress -- Screen printing -- Offset lithography -- Flexography -- Rotogravure -- Digital printing -- Risography -- Dye sublimation printing -- Decal printing -- Pad printing -- Hydro transfer printing -- 3. Finishing techniques -- Fill, cap and label -- Vacuum metalizing -- Flocking -- Embossing and debossing -- Foil blocking -- Varnishing and laminating -- Binding.

For students and professionals who create graphics or packaging for mass production--

ISBN: 9780500289884 (pbk.) 0500289883 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Packaging--Design.
Industrial design.
Graphic arts.

LC Class. No.: TS 195.4 / .T4