Our industry experience a huge leap forward when direct imaging of photopolymer platemaking was introduced. Elimination of films and chemistry along with the many other benefits CDI has to offer is arguably the most significant advancement in plate quality over the past 3 decades. One not so good thing about this very positive move to … Read More...
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Time is Money An often-overused phrase but still accurate none-the-less. Typically, a converter’s inventory management process for such items as stickybacks, tapes, doctor blades, and similar supplies are not done within their ERP/MRP systems but rather managed “off-line” via spreadsheets or similar processes. Although these methods are fine, they can be time consuming for those … Read More...
Why is this important? If rotational speed does have an effect on outward force, then one could surmise that with increased press speed we will see more force between the photopolymer printing plate and the impression cylinder or drum. The answer to the question is "yes." So why is this important to consider? Well consider … Read More...
What is the point? In a recent BLOG, reference was made to some flexographic printers using the patented Clean Plate Technology experienced such great ink transfer from plate to the substrate it often leaves the plate looking clean after the press run. Therefore, some have asked the question, "If Clean Plate Technology is so effective, … Read More...
You are not alone! I don't believe there are many flexographic printers that have not experienced dirty print at one time or another. As a matter of fact, more printers report that dirty print is an ongoing issue. Part of the reason this issue is so widespread in our industry is because of the number … Read More...
Please tell us why... MacDermid Graphic Solutions have developed a capped flat-top photopolymer plate; but why? A capped plate is typically a plate that has a harder thin layer of photopolymer on top of the base (softer) plate material. Historically these plates were developed for prolonged press runs and had great ink delivery through the … Read More...