Flat-Top Dots Let’s start by stating what is meant by the term flat-top dot. A flat-top dot on a photopolymer plate is one that accepts the transfer of data from an imaging device to the finished plate at a 1:1 ratio. The 1:1 imaging ratio is measured in the file, post-CDI imaging, and ultimately on the … Read More...
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Make the most of your supplies! As all printers know, flexographic printing requires much more than ink, paper, and presses. Simply keeping track of the quantity and variety of supplies needed for a typical flexo shop can be overwhelming. You may ask yourself: How do can I make the right supply choice for my process? … Read More...
Platemaking has evolved quite a bit over the past 20 years. It is no longer an art only to be completed by skilled craftsmen, but rather a "science" that is easily controlled and quick to learn. Even so, many printers are still using trade shops to complete all of their prepress and platemaking work. In … Read More...
Most converters would not consider bypassing an annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) of their flexographic press. While day to day good housekeeping practices and lubrication are key to a well performing printing press, nothing can take the place of a press shut down where proper dryer balance is achieved, rollers aligned, electrical systems checked, tension and … 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...