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FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATES: Dots Geometries
Introduction Flexography is a high speed printing technology for various printing substrates mainly used in packaging industry. The greatest changes in flexo printing occurred due to computer-to-plate (Ctp) making technology which has improved the reproduction quality with a wider tonal range and in more detail, particularly in the highlight area. These evolutionary changes were continuously …
Right Doctor Blade for Flexographic Printing
Right Doctor Blade for Flexographic Printing Introduction: The core purpose of a doctor blade in the flexo process is to remove excess ink from the anilox surface; to leave behind a perfectly smooth ink film for transfer to the image on the plate and to do this without damaging the anilox. The most precise and …
Shrink Sleeves Labels
Shrink Sleeves Labels Introduction: Shrink Sleeve Labels? With more choices available on store shelves, businesses need a way to differentiate their product from competitors, and one way they’re doing that is through shrink sleeve labels. Shrink sleeve labels are a relatively new type of label that has been making a name for itself in the …
In Mould Labelling Technology “IML”
In Mould Labelling Technology “IML” THE IML PROCESS In-mold labeling, or IML, is an innovative technology that opens new horizons in the labeling process used for all types of injection-molded, blow-molded, and thermoformed plastic containers or parts. The IML process allows you to fuse in-mold labels (high-quality graphic images) to plastic in a single step …
Pressure-sensitive… Why is it called that?
Pressure-sensitive… Why is it called that? INTRODUCTION It’s called “ pressure-sensitive” (PS) because all it takes is pressure to effect instant, all over bonding. Unlike other types of labeling, PS requires no glue, no water, and no heat. To apply a pressure sensitive label, just pull away the Backing (the liner) from the PS material …
Flexible Packaging – Advantages
INTRODUCTION As one of the fastest-growing segments of the packaging industry, flexible packaging combines the best qualities of plastic, film, paper, and aluminum foil to deliver a broad range of protective properties while employing a minimum of material. Typically taking the shape of a bag, pouch, liner, or overwrap, flexible packaging is defined as any …
Guide for making digital flexo printing plates; Digital Density, Linearization, Bump Curves
Back Exposure test For Plate Thickness: 1.14mm – Backexposure time is 40 sec which is 14mW/cm² Example: If the UV-A lamps intensity measured 17mW/cm² with UV-A meter 1.First checkout lamps output in Exposing Unit 2.Plate surface to identify in digital plates (which one is for the back exposure & main exposure) 3.Plate back exposure test. …
Expanded Gamut Printing in Flexography
What is Expanded Gamut Before we get too deep into a discussion of expanded gamut, it is important to define what expanded gamut is. Basically, it’s seven-color process printing: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black with the addition of Orange, Green, and Violet. It’s also referred to as Extended Gamut, Hi-Fi Printing, and Fixed Pallet Ink Set. …