To be more efficient when working in any application it is important to have a well-organized workspace and to learn frequently used keyboard shortcuts. In this tech tip, we will review features for arranging palettes in Adobe applications. We will specifically look at a file in Adobe Illustrator.There are a variety of palettes available in … Read More...
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Achieving Ideal Doctor Blade Alignment Ideal Doctor Blade alignment is achieved when the Doctor Blade wipes ink off of the top of the cell walls of the Anilox Roll consistently and effectively. This requires that the blade holding device be properly aligned to the Anilox roll. Misalignment can effect the blade Contact Angle and the … Read More...
The anilox roll is often considered the heartbeat of the pressroom. They are a major contributor to high quality and productivity or, in turn can be a direct cause of print defects and machine downtime. They also represent a large investment by the company. Many problems can be avoided and money saved with a well-maintained … Read More...
Blade Contact Angle Importance for Enclosed Doctor Blade Chambers There are two angles that are of concern in Flexo metering. The first is the "Set Angle": which is the angle machined into the holder or chamber. The second is the "Contact Angle": that is the actual blade ink shearing angle. Both angles are measured off … Read More...
Why should I replace my bulbs if they still light? UV-A and UV-C exposure bulbs lose output intensity over time. The gases inside the bulb become inert, resulting in longer start up time, while the UV output diminishes. This results in longer, inconsistent exposure times.If you have an integrator on your exposure unit you may … Read More...
Albéa brings flexo art and platemaking capabilities inhouse with the help of a full-service APR team With a flexo press that prints a wide variety of toothpaste and other tube-contained products, Albéa was heavily dependent on a third-party vendor for their artwork and platemaking. Besides the significant art and platemaking expense, this global consumer packaging … Read More...
Gray balance is a top requirement for overall color balance in the reproduction. The three process color inks - yellow, magenta, and cyan - most often will not produce a neutral. Nor will they always produce neutral light, medium, and dark grays in screened values. White light is made up of equal parts of red, … Read More...
Hearing loss is cumulative and once lost, can never be regained. The best way to protect your hearing is to create a habit of wearing comfortable hearing protection. Several types of earplugs, bands, or earmuffs are available with various levels of performance (measured as high Noise Reduction Ratings, or NRR) and most importantly, comfort for … Read More...
The between color deck dryers play an intricate part of the printing process that are often overlooked and improperly maintained. If the dryers are not properly balanced and maintained this can lead to excessive waste and machine downtime. With the dryers being improperly balanced it can lead to dirty print, premature "staining" of anilox rolls, … Read More...
Identify the Cause — Minimize the Cost - Part 3 of 3 The Conclusion In Part 1 of this series, the focus was on correctly defining and identifying print defects. Part 2 dealt with how the actions of support groups and reactions of the press operator can sometimes minimize the effect while other times they … Read More...