TM 5-3610-285-14
CHAPTER 2
FLIP-TOP PLATEMAKER
Section I. INTRODUCTION
2-1. GENERAL INFORMATION.
2-1.1 Scope.
a. Model Number and Equipment Name. Model FT40V3UPNS, Flip-Top Platemaker.
b. Purpose of Equipment. To produce offset plates from processed photographic negatives, for lithographic
printing.
2-2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION.
2-2.1 Equipment Characteristics. Capabilities. and Features.
a. Instant start, no shutter.
b. Built-in light integrator.
c. Interchangeable light source.
d. Solid-state power supply.
e. Back-to-back vacuum frames.
f. One piece aluminum glass frame.
g. Lighttight.
h. Large LED readout.
i. 3600 to 4500 angstrom range light coverage.
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