Quoin up

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004640",
  "term": "Quoin up",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To lock a forme of metal type and printing blocks securely into a metal frame called a chase using expanding wedges known as quoins. This process applies even pressure from all sides, holding the individual elements tightly in place so they form a single, solid unit that can be moved and mounted on a letterpress. The forme must be locked perfectly square and tight to prevent type from falling out during printing.",
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Quoins einsetzen",
    "es": "acuñar",
    "fr": "caler"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/quoin-up/"
}