Core

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001348",
  "term": "Core",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The central cylindrical support around which printing substrates, such as paper, film, or foil, are wound into rolls. These cores are typically made from cardboard, plastic, or metal, providing structural integrity to the roll during handling and printing. Standard core diameters include 3 inches and 6 inches.",
  "synonyms": [
    "crux",
    "gist"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "see_also": [
    "cable core",
    "core lock",
    "core loss",
    "core print"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kern",
    "es": "núcleo",
    "fr": "noyau"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/core/"
}