Setting Deck Impressions Purpose: There are two impression settings discussed in this procedure – anilox-to-plate impression and plate-to-substrate impression. Each setting can be adjusted by very small increments. The process may be fairly automated or it may be more manual and require the operator to use tools such as a feeler gauge. This procedure does … Read More...
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Gear marks that are evenly spaced, over distances longer than the pitch of the press gears, may be generated at the die station. Often times butt-cut dies, sheeter dies and rectangle dies, with long lengths of blade running across the web, are required to produce labels to meet customer specs. These long cross cut dies … Read More...
You probably have used the Stamp Clone Tool (S) to repair flaws in an image; however, Photoshop CS has two tools that do much better to help you repair a damaged image, the Healing Brush Tool (J) and Patch Tool (J). When touching up dust specks, scratches and other blemishes these two tools are far … Read More...
The proper connections to the ink pumps and viscosity control units are vital for proper operation and quick change over. The day of the hose clamp and screwdriver are a thing of the past. Having the proper connections and the ink hoses routed correctly make for a smooth ink delivery system. This also reduces downtime … Read More...
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...
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 … 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...