baan

English translation: step wedge

23:28 Nov 27, 2011
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Printing & Publishing
Dutch term or phrase: baan
De geleverde plaat voor deze test bestond uit 6 verschillende banen en elke baan heeft 5 soorten rasters. De genoemde druktest is uitgevoerd in raster 70Lpc.
Dankzij de zeer geringe inktvolumes in combinatie met de NX-drukplaat, kan door middel van deze techniek een minimale punt van zo’n 5% in druk worden gerealiseerd op een breedbaandrukpers.

this is to do with polymer raster rollers -
I wonder if "baan" is lane here? or something else?

NX is a Kodak printing process
Andre de Vries
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:10
English translation:step wedge
Explanation:
step wedge

I know this is a bit late in the day, but hopefully it will be of some use.

I think this refers to a benchmarking test for the calibration of offset printing presses.

The 'step wedge' is a gradated scale with different half-tone patterns.
http://www.ugra.ch/fogra-measuring-bar.phtml

http://www.danes-picta.com/txt_GreyScales.htm

When output from the printing press, it reveals the ink spreading or dot gain in the press when using different qualities of paper.

NX plates, fingerprint procedure
http://services.kodak.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61078/~/ko...

Some info about digital flexographic printing.
http://www.gallus-group.com/en/DesktopDefault.aspx/tabid-327...

This site is a real gem! A collection of videos about the history and technical aspects of printing which really helps to understand the basic processes.
http://www.benson.readandnote.com/videos/web-offset

This site also has some useful reference material about printing and half-tone patterns.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=printing and packagin...
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giovanni_v
United Kingdom
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I don't think this is exactly what they are talking about - but I appreciate the references.
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4step wedge
giovanni_v
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Web?
Oliver Pekelharing

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step wedge


Explanation:
step wedge

I know this is a bit late in the day, but hopefully it will be of some use.

I think this refers to a benchmarking test for the calibration of offset printing presses.

The 'step wedge' is a gradated scale with different half-tone patterns.
http://www.ugra.ch/fogra-measuring-bar.phtml

http://www.danes-picta.com/txt_GreyScales.htm

When output from the printing press, it reveals the ink spreading or dot gain in the press when using different qualities of paper.

NX plates, fingerprint procedure
http://services.kodak.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61078/~/ko...

Some info about digital flexographic printing.
http://www.gallus-group.com/en/DesktopDefault.aspx/tabid-327...

This site is a real gem! A collection of videos about the history and technical aspects of printing which really helps to understand the basic processes.
http://www.benson.readandnote.com/videos/web-offset

This site also has some useful reference material about printing and half-tone patterns.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=printing and packagin...

giovanni_v
United Kingdom
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I don't think this is exactly what they are talking about - but I appreciate the references.
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Reference: Web?

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Maybe this link will help


    Reference: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/dutch_to_english/printing_publishi...
Oliver Pekelharing
Netherlands
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

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