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...
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Happy 2014 everyone! What better time than the new year to start thinking about what we can do to improve daily life in the workplace? Here are a few small things you can do to improve accuracy and quality for 2014... 1. Participate in an Education Opportunity: There are many suppliers and universities that offer training … 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...
Yes, I realize that flexo plates are also in fact 3D objects, so maybe I should have been more specific in the title: Photopolymer in 3D... printing! Okay, so maybe this blog post doesn't have much to do with flexographic printing, but sometimes I stumble across a new product so cool that I feel a … 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...
There are many printer-specific resources available for sustainability. The SGP (Sustainable Green Printing Partnership) is a wonderful resource for those interested in greener printing. Their network of partners has the experience to help you on your journey, while your company becomes a trailblazer for sustainability in print. To find out more about the SGP, check … 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...