Did you know that pad printing machines are widely used in various industries for adding logos, designs, or labels to different surfaces? The process involves transferring ink from a soft silicone pad onto the target object.
The process begins by creating a printing plate or cliché. This plate is etched with the desired design to be printed. The etched area of the plate will hold the ink, which will be transferred to the pad.
While you coat the printing plate with ink, the excess ink is wiped away, leaving ink only in the etched areas. The special formulation of the ink used in pad printing makes it adhere to various surfaces.
A silicone pad, which can conform to various shapes, presses down onto the printing plate, picking up the ink from the etched areas. The pad is then lifted, carrying the ink with it.
The silicone pad is then lowered onto the target object, such as a product, and transfers the ink onto its surface. The pad’s flexibility allows it to adapt to the contours of irregularly shaped objects, ensuring precise and consistent prints.
Depending on the type of ink used, the printed object may require further processing, such as heat curing or air drying, to permanently adhere the ink to the surface.
Pad printing machines offer a cost-effective and efficient way to print on numerous materials. Their ability to produce detailed and high-quality prints on irregularly shaped objects makes them an invaluable tool.
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