Expanding the gamut in flexo print reproduction….when’s the right time and what’s the right path? More and more flexible packaging converters are being faced with these decisions due largely to pressure from end users and the ongoing quest towards process efficiency. Read More...
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When most of us think of 'Software' in the Flexo print arena, we think Prepress, right? I guess maybe customer service, accounting or some other departments might think of something else, but the folks on the manufacturing end of Flexo usually think of software as it relates to Prepress. Perhaps the reason for this might … Read More...
Most printing facilities have measurement devices of some sort- whether in prepress, press-side, or in the ink room. You're diligent about sending these off to be calibrated regularly (...right?), storing them properly, and keeping that pesky calibration tile in perfect condition. Even in the best environments, there is a certain amount of variability built in … Read More...
Whether you're in prepress or press-side, put your iPhone to work with these handy apps: Flexo Plate Distortion - by Manfred Breede ($0.99) • Quickly calculate flexo plate distortion factors • Displays K-factor based on data entered ConvertBot - by TapBots ($1.99) • An easy to use conversion tool for many units of measure Read More...
As much as we believe in and preach the merits of process control and quantification within our industry, it’s great to occasionally receive feedback that validates the “pleasure being worth the pain.” This happened to occur again recently in conversations with a customer who has implemented the Perfect Proofer Ink Proofing System into its operations. Read More...
Water washable flexo plates are nothing new. Some may know their past history to be a bit rocky, but today's water wash plates have greatly evolved from the messy, low quality plates of the past. Today's water washable flexo plates (Aquaflex Optima) are fast processing, clean printing, and more dimensionally stable than competing technologies. … Read More...
APR has added a handy new tool to help you decide which stickyback tape is right for your plate mounting job. You simply select from a few options, and the tool will suggest a few stickyback tapes that will work for your type of job. The tool can be found here: https://www.teamflexo.com/tools-gallery/stickyback-selector/ Read More...
Printed electronics are gaining momentum as academic institutions and private companies alike are conducting a growing number of research projects, testing the limits of today's printing processes. The possibilities are nearly endless for their application, from healthcare to retail to entertainment and beyond. Keep an eye on this niche of our industry as it is … Read More...
Cleaning used printing plates can be time-consuming, inconvenient, and downright risky if you don't have the right tools and equipment. Here's some information to help you make quick work of those dirty plates. Read More...
That’s a great question and an easy one to answer....a Spectrophotometer! Why? Because a Densitometer doesn’t measure color. What? A densitometer measures the absence of reflected light. Let me prove it. You can measure a solid Cyan patch and get a reading of 1.25, you can also measure a solid Magenta patch and get a … Read More...