The pad is one of the most important elements in the pad printing process. The correct choice is essential in obtaining good final print results. Symptoms of having chosen the incorrect pad printing pad: Pin holing (pad too soft or too shallow), Image distortion, Incomplete transfer (in particular near the peak of the pad), Inability […]
Although a fairly straightforward process, there are a number of things that can affect the pad print process if your plate is not etched properly. Common complaints range from edge definition to ink transfer issues. Improperly etched clichés can allow for inconsistent image opacity or even missing portions of the images in certain circumstances. Some keys […]
We use a microscope attached to a digital readout that is sensitive to 0.01 microns to test the depth of an etched cliché. The microscope is focused on an un-etched section of the cliché, the reading is set to zero then the scope is re-focused on the etched area which yields the depth measurement. This […]
Good color matching can best be achieved through the use of color profiling software. This software allows for the creation of color profiles which capture the bias imposed by the substrate color and porosity, print resolution, as well as ink set limitations on printable color gamut. A color profile is generated by printing an “objective” […]
Too little pad printing ink, often times the ink will not “flow” in the inkcup correctly giving an inconsistent fill of the etch. Additionally, the ink will tend to thicken much more quickly as the doktoring action of the cup allows for thinner to flash. In cases where hardener is used, very short pot life […]
The XD070 Industrial Inkjet Printer “image direct” from computer to print. The perfect solution for short or long runs with quick changeovers and variable data. This printer is ideal for multicolor printing on flat and semi-flat surfaces on a variety of substrates and can be customized to meet your printing needs. Now, let’s talk fixtures and […]
It is, of course, imperative that common sense and attention to moving parts be used when operating any piece of equipment. This includes pad printing equipment. More often than not, the KP-05 – KP-08 model equipment will be run as a standalone system with only the manufacturer’s supplied guarding in place. This includes the EZ-90 […]
Poor ink adhesion is most commonly a function of mismatching the ink series to the substrate. Where there are many different substrates … there are also multiple ink chemistries, pre-treatments, additives and post cure methods available to meet customer expectations. Appropriate testing should ALWAYS be performed to find a match of ink and substrate that […]
Pad printing is known to be a method for odd form printing. Each part’s shape and topography pose its own set of complexities with getting print in the area you wish to see it and a one to one representation of the image you are attempting to print. That is to say, the curvier the […]
Two leading contributing factors to an etched plate folding up: Leaving ink in the inkcup over an extended break. Whether 8 hours, 16 hours or longer. The ink will begin to dry where it comes in contact with the outside environment. It tends to “glue” the inkcup to the surface of the cliché. If care […]
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