Dimmi_cose [WORKING]

: As the screen moves, water drains through the mesh, causing the fibers to intertwine and form a continuous, wet web of paper. 3. Pressing and Drying

The wet sheet must have almost all remaining moisture removed to gain strength. dimmi_cose

: The paper passes through "calendar" rollers to smooth the surface and ensure uniform thickness. : As the screen moves, water drains through

: Chips are boiled in a chemical solution under high pressure within "digesters" to dissolve lignin (the glue holding wood together), leaving behind a "soupy" mixture called pulp. : As the screen moves

: If bright white paper is needed, the pulp is bleached with chemicals. Brown pulp is left unbleached for products like grocery bags or cardboard. 2. The Forming Stage