Photomechanics (Noun)
Meaning 1
The process whereby printing surfaces (plates or cylinders) are produced by photographic methods; "photomechanics revolutionized the practice of printing".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Photomechanics allows for precise and cost-effective reproduction of printing plates.
- Advancements in photomechanics enabled high-speed offset printing presses to dominate the printing industry.
- With photomechanics, creating master images with varying dot densities is simplified for offset lithography.
- Digital photomechanics simplifies pre-press preparations, shortening overall print job times significantly.
- Understanding the basics of photomechanics and traditional techniques makes anyone more employable in commercial printing establishments.
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Meaning 2
The technique of using photomechanical methods to make photographs into plates for printing.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.