Why Should I Measure Dyne Levels? When measuring dyne levels of a substrate for Flexo Printing you are measuring the substrates surface tension. If an ink is to spread over a substrates surface in a uniform layer, or wet out, the substrate must have a surface tension higher than that of the ink. Polymer films … Read More...
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Top 3 Countdown to Improved Color Measurement Techkon has some cool new releases set for the first half of this year. The SpectroDRIVE and SpectroDens received a face lift for 2017 as well as improved functions and features. Perhaps more exciting is the much anticipated release of the GV Spectro for inline color measurement. Once again Techkon … Read More...
Why Do you need a Light Booth or Viewing Station? The Color Focus A key goal in prepress and the pressroom is getting a good color match. Ideally you have measurement devices and software to assist with a more objective assessment of color; however, at the end of the day you still need to look at … Read More...
In flexography, print defects can stem from a multitude of moving parts, making troubleshooting feel like a constant game of chase. Much like the human body, with proper care and maintenance, all parts of this highly complex system can work together in harmony. While the anilox roll is the heart of the printing press, the … Read More...
Harnessing the Power of Prepress It's time to start thinking outside the box and look at alternate ways to help drive improved efficiencies in the pressroom. When considering solutions to better manage the production workflow in the pressroom we often turn to those resources we have direct control over and are directly integrated with the press … Read More...
If you've been reading recent trade magazines or attending industry events, there's no doubt that you've heard about UV LED curing. It's one of the most impactful new technologies in flexography. Cost savings, increased productivity, and less waste are all benefits that can be realized with UV LED curing, but is this innovation ready for … Read More...
Inkjet Digital Printing for Labels Can be Different... All inkjet technology is somewhat similar, a droplet of ink being ejected from a print nozzle, but how this is accomplished varies greatly depending on the vendors technology. Some of the early inkjet technologies we based on Continuous Flow Inkjet. Ink was continually pumped from a reservoir … Read More...
The Flexographic print process has long been thought of as a simple print process, not capable of the same quality as the lithographic print process. In the last five years there have been many advances in plate technology, digital platemaking process, and screening that have dramatically improved the quality of Flexo. It is very common … Read More...
Sometimes we just need to get back to the basics. In flexo printing, it doesn't get much more basic than setting impression on press. Setting proper impression for every job can mean better quality and less downtime. Let's explore a couple ways to ensure you're making your best impression! Use Marks ...Yes, Really! Remember those little striped … Read More...
The importance of color analysis using press side measurement devices and tools. Color matching press-side is a topic familiar to everyone in the printing industry. Matching color is often the most frustrating, daunting and time wasting aspect of printed jobs – but with innovative tools and measurements devices available today, color matching has been simplified … Read More...