The Gravure Atom: An Evaluation of Cell Structure  The engraved
cylinder is the most complex aspect of the gravure printing
process. There are not many variables that can be adjusted on
press, so there is a heavy reliance on the quality of the
engravings themselves to produce quality print. This research
seeks to answer the question: What are the components of the
structure of an engraved cell and how do they affect the quality
of a printed work; also, what technologies can engravers utilize
to control cell structure? With the knowledge of how the
structure of an engraved cell performs when printed, the
engraved cylinder can be adjusted to ensure the highest print
quality. This paper will define the variables of cell structure,
and distinguish the many cell types according to the variables
controlled. It will also describe the various cylinder-engraving
technologies used to produce these cell types to better describe
how the engraver can control cell structure variables.