Shaping

• What is shaping paper used for?

  Packaging, drawing, model making
• A designing template ensures that information is placed accurately and shapes are consistent
• A pattern is often used in the commercial manufacture of paper and boards
• What does CAD stand for?

  Computer Aided Design
• CAD makes creating patterns more consistent and quicker than manual methods
• Match the measuring tool with its purpose:

  Ruler ↔️ Measure distance and draw straight lines

  Protractor ↔️ Measure angles

  Set square ↔️ Draw lines at specific angles

  French curves ↔️ Draw curves of different sizes
• Steps to use a guillotine for cutting paper or board

  1️⃣ Place the paper under the blade

  2️⃣ Align the paper with the straight edge

  3️⃣ Lower the blade firmly

  4️⃣ Cut the paper
• A craft knife is particularly useful for cutting internal shapes out of paper
• A compass cutter is used to cut circles or arcs
• What is the purpose of a die cutter?

  Cut, crease, perforate paper
• Laser cutters can perform intricate cuts if the speed and power are set correctly
• Laminating paper creates a shiny, water-resistant surface
• Steps to laminate paper or board

  1️⃣ Place the paper in a plastic sleeve

  2️⃣ Heat the sleeve

  3️⃣ Pull the sleeve through rollers

  4️⃣ Seal the film together
• What is the purpose of sizing in paper manufacturing?

  Resist liquid absorption
• Clay is added to card to make a paper plate
• Why is UV glossy coating better for the environment than laminating?

  No polymer to separate