stock forms

Question 1

stock forms

Answer 1

the different shapes and sizes you can buy the material in

Question 2

forms of paper and board

Answer 2

sheets, ply, rolls

Question 3

ply

Answer 3

• consists of layered paper, either two or three sheets
• layers are held together through embossing or with glue - this helps with absorption or strength
• e.g kitchen roll

Question 4

rolls

Answer 4

• used in the printing industry
• ideal as they can be used for continuous runs

Question 5

sheets

Answer 5

• commonly sold to consumers and home users in sheets
• compatible with printers and photocopiers

Question 6

why does paper come in standard stock sizes?

Answer 6

to enable them to be universally used on all printer brands.

Question 7

what are the three groups paper comes in?

Answer 7

a series
b series
c series

Question 8

what is C series used in?

Answer 8

envelope sizes

Question 9

what is B series used in?

Answer 9

industry and professional printing companies

Question 10

what is A series used in?

Answer 10

school, businesses and home

Question 11

what is paper measured in?

Answer 11

gsm

Question 12

what defines board?

Answer 12

a weight of over 200gsm

Question 13

what is board measured in?

Answer 13

microns

Question 14

what does microns measure?

Answer 14

the thickness of the board

Question 15

why are stock forms used?

Answer 15

• reduces transportation costs
• reduce environmental impact
• reduce waste
• materials used universally, benefits designers as they don’t waste time looking for a specific size of material

Question 16

stock sizes

Answer 16

• A0, A1, A2 etc.
• A3 and A4 are most commonly used

Question 17

paper weight

Answer 17

• measured in grams per square metre
• anything above 200gsm is considered board

Question 18

what can paper and board be sold by?

Answer 18

size, thickness, weight, colour

Question 19

bulk buying

Answer 19

• economies of scale: buying in bulk will allow for reduced material/components costs and manufactures will secure discounts that can be passed on to the customer
• stock forms: buying exactly the quantity of materials required for a product or range of products knowing they can be used without waste
• standard components: bought in bulk to secure discounts and reduce final product cost