Once the document has been proofread it is ready to be embossed. The electronic version
of the document directs one of two Plate Embossing Devices (PED) to emboss braille dots
onto zinc plates, using the transcribed braille code. The PED is capable of embossing
on both sides of a plate, which is referred to as interpoint braille. It takes 35 seconds for the PED to emboss one side of the plate, and a full page of interpoint braille can be embossed in under two minutes. A second check from
our proofreading department is required to ensure the PED machinery has embossed accurately
as these plates serve as our template for producing multiple copies of the same page. After beng used to create many copies of paper braille, the zinc plates are recycled. |
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