Encompassed all processes administered to a hide of leather after tanning. This could include: rolling, spraying, lacquering, antiquing, waxing, buffing, embossing, glazing, waterproofing, flame-proofing, mist coating of color and any protective finishes.

This is the application of coloring substances which provide abrasion and stain resistance, as well as color enhancement. This process usually involves three or four coating operations applied by spray or by hand.

A multiple-step process of applying coats of materials like stain, paint, lacquer, and oils with frequent sandings in between. This protects wood from the effects of humidity changes and makes it more beautiful.

Any treatment or process performed after tanning includes antiquing, dyeing, glazing, lacquering, pigmenting, and embossing.

To make leather more durable, clear or pigmented substances are applied to the dyed hide. These provide abrasion and stain resistance as well as color enhancement. The finishing process usually involves three or four coating operations. Generally, the more finish a leather has, the stiffer (boardier) it becomes. Semi aniline leathers tend to be softer than heavily finished leathers, although this can largely be overcome by milling. Other factors affecting softness include the tanning formula and hide quality.

Any further steps taken after the dyeing treatment such as rolling, pigmented spraying, lacquering, antiquating, waxing, buffing, embossing, glazing, waterproofing, or flame proofing in order to provide more abrasion and stain resistance and/or a more even surface coloration.

1) Adding stain, lacquer or sealant to furniture as a topcoat. 2) (Leather) Any treatment or process performed after tanning ( antiquing, dyeing, glazing, lacquering, pigmenting, embossing, etc.).

Paper processes that occur after the completion of papermaking operations, including supercalendering, slitting, rewinding, trimming, sorting, etc., prior to shipment from the mill.

Any post-press operation, such as folding, binding, etc.

the processing of a web of printed stamps into units ready for sale to customers.

Processing of carpets after tufting (weaving) and dyeing is called finishing. Processes include application of secondary backing, application of attached foam cushion, application of soil-resistant treatment, shearing, brushing, dying, printing and others. Flame Resistance Tests (also known as Flammability tests.) Procedures that have been developed for assessing the flame resistance of carpets. The most commonly accepted are: Methenamine Pill Test A carpet flammability test described in federal regulations CPSC 1-70 and CPSC 2-70. It measures the size of burn hole produced by an ignited methenamine tablet. Also used on the back of carpet. All carpet sold in the U.S. must pass the CPSC 1-70 flammability test. Radiant Panel Test A test for the flammability of carpets or rugs in which the specimen is mounted on the floor of the test chamber and exposed to intense radiant heat from above. The rate of flame spread is assessed. (ASTM-E-648 Class I .45 watts/cm; Class II .22 watts/cm.)

The final stage of the production process during which the printed product is made ready for use. These processes, which include cutting, stitching, gluing, and guillotining are carried out in bindery.

Inclusive term sometimes used for all bindery operations.

Any of a number of procedures-thread trimming, removal of excess backing or topping, spot or soil removal or steaming to remove hoop marks-that are performed between completion of embroidery and packaging for customer.

All postpress operations, including folding, trimming, assembling sections and specialised tasks such as diecutting and foil stamping.

Finishing refers to what happens to a printed piece after it is printed (i.e. finished). Often this refers to a final coating on a jacket (film lamination for example) or an insert. Some finishing can be done in line when a book prints, but mostly it refers to offline operations. [Back

Preparing printed pages for final use such as folding, stitching, punching, etc. BOPI has a full line of finishing equipment that will handle nearly all your finishing needs.

After cloth has been woven, it goes through a series of finishing processes, which can include bleaching, dyeing and printing.

The process of folding, applying glue, varnish or perforations or cuts to your printed material.

All the operations carried out after the actual printing. First and Third: This is where a printed sheet has material on pages 1 and 3 when folded.

1) The hand operations of lettering and ornamenting the covers of a book. (2) All operations after printing.

All the processes through which fabric is passed after bleaching, dyeing, or printing in preparation for the market, or use.

A group of processes which add value by changing the intrinsic properties of the paper after the paper is formed and dried, after all of the papermaking processes have ended. Examples include embossing, calendering, printing, lotionizing, laminating, etc. Most finishing processes are done on converting machines. For more in-depth information about finishing processes, please see the article "Adding Quality Through Finishing Processes" by Carl Ingalls, which was presented at Tissue World Americas 2002 in Miami on 1 October 2002.

The procedures which follow on after the printing stage is complete. May include punching-out, folding, perforating, gluing, etc.

Preparing printed pages for use. Most printed jobs require one or more finishing steps, such as trimming, folding, or binding.

Processes performed after embroidery is complete. Includes trimming loose threads, cutting or tearing away excess backing, removing topping, cleaning any stains, pressing or steaming to remove wrinkles or hoop marks and packaging for sale or shipment.

This covers all operations after printing; also the hand operations of lettering and ornamenting the covers of a book.

1. All operations after printing. 2. Traditionally the hand operations of lettering and ornamenting the covers of a hand-bound book.

General term for trimming, folding, and all other post-press operations. Binding is often included in this definition.

The final steps of the printing process after the actual printing is complete. Includes folding, collating, hole drilling, scoring, and binding.

Processes done after the embroidery is completed, including trimming loose threads, removing excess facing or backing, and pressing or steaming to remove puckers and hoop marks.

The process of taking printed sheets and turning them into finished books or mailing pieces.

The term used to describe various processes or operations performed on a printed product after the print run itself. Depending on the type of product, these processes can include folding, collating or trimming of the printed sheets, as well as binding or packing.

Includes all sock and sheer hosiery manufacturing steps excluding knitting and sewing. For socks, it includes bleaching, scouring and dyeing, boarding, pairing, ornamentation, folding and packaging. For sheers, it includes dyeing, boarding, pairing, and packaging.

The trimming, folding and binding of printed sheets into final form for use.

The final stage of building, in which covering and/or paint and trim are applied.

The act of feeding an animal to produce a desirable carcass for market.

process of imparting the final surface to the sheet.

A production process by which the appearance or internal structure of a product or material is changed to improve its durability, strength, usefulness, or aesthetics.

the art of making assembled scissors and shears cut properly throughout the full length of the blades.

This is the cold processing of the glass article to form the final product. Processes include cutting, grinding, polishing, and washing.

methods used to make the surface of wood, metal and plastic smooth and resistant to moisture; these usually involve the use of abrasive papers and polish or varnish.

The "Finishes" of watches are of three types 1)Polished surface - means it is shiny, has a high gloss & is reflectant. 2) "Brushed" Finish surface has a galvanized, low gloss & non-reflectant look. 3) "Gold Plated" Finish is a thin layer (usually around 5 microns) of gold elctroplated to Stainless Steel base.

The process of completing the forming or decoration of an object. Finishing may take the form of manipulating the object into its final shape while it is hot, of cracking off prior to annealing, or of grinding, cutting or polishing.

The final smoothing stage in concrete work. Home Improvement Encyclopedia

The procedure where scratches and/or surface defects are removed using grinding instruments.

Final step in glass processing.

The process used to refine or roughen a surface to meet surface finish requirements, or to clean, strengthen or prepare the surface for additional processing.

The general term applied to the various processes of polishing silver.

A stage of treatment toward the end of comprehensive orthodontic care in which the teeth are placed in their final detailed position.

The second of two principal processes involved in binding a book: the titling, decoration and polishing of the cover. See also forwarding.

The application of the final coat or touches to a surface.

A final process through which fabrics are put, such as: shearing, steaming, application of secondary back or cushion, application of soil retardant or anti-static material, etc. fire resistance -- the property of a material or assembly, to withstand fire or give protection from it. Fire retardant -- a chemical or preparation of chemicals used to reduce a flammability or to retard spread of a fire over the surface.

The term used for completing a Paintless Dent Repair to 100% completion

Various tasks such as tooling and attaching clasps that complete the decorated volume. Flyleaves. Leaves at the beginning and end of a book (normally blank); the free part of the endpapers that helps to protect the textblock.

the completion of the neck and mouth of a bottle. IGCB

Usually secondary operations applied to extrusions to improve product dimensionally or change surface condition (etching) or color (anodizing, plating, painting, buffing, etc).

Operations such as floating and troweling that produce a surface with the desired characteristics.