About This Book
A practical treatise surveys the history, raw materials, and industrial processes of papermaking, tracing early methods to modern mills and machinery. It explains fiber sources and pulping, beating and forming processes, drying and finishing techniques, and examines chemical and physical properties affecting print performance. Chapters cover quality testing, common pressroom problems, and commercial considerations for manufacturers, printers, and buyers, with technical descriptions and illustrations to link mill practices to pressroom requirements.