by Brittany Willes, Plastics Decorating United Silicone, Lancaster, New York, an ITW Industrial Decorating Solutions Division, has developed the Evolution HT heat transfer machine. Designed for high-speed applications of multi-color heat transfer decals up to 355° and using a unique process of electrical synchronization, the Evolution HT offers better process control and … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: United Silicone’s Evolution HT
Heat Transfers
3 Advantages of Digital Heat Transfers
by CDigital LLC . There are so many different methods of product decoration and labeling that it can be hard to choose one. But, for a limited short run that needs to be completed quickly, digital heat transfers may be the right decoration method. Digital heat transfers easily can be applied to multiple materials, come in full color and last longer than traditional … [Read more...] about 3 Advantages of Digital Heat Transfers
Applying Variable Data with Digital Thermal Transfer Marking
by John Kaverman, Pad Print Pros, LLC What is "variable data marking"? Variable data marking is marking each successive part, or series of parts, with a different image. Examples of variable data include images such as expiration dates, serial or other progressive numbers, bar codes, 2-dimensional matrix codes or QR (quick response) codes, people's names or company … [Read more...] about Applying Variable Data with Digital Thermal Transfer Marking
Q&A: Heat Transfer vs. Hot Stamping
by Eric Steinwachs, United Silicone Question: What is the difference between heat transfer and hot stamping? Answer: Hot stamping and heat transfer both require heat, pressure and dwell (time) to apply an image to a part. However, heat transfers are pre-printed images using silkscreened, gravure, flexography or digital printing methods on a release paper or film; whereas, hot … [Read more...] about Q&A: Heat Transfer vs. Hot Stamping
Heat Transfers
by Eric Steinwachs, United Silicon Question: What is the difference between heat transfer and hot stamping? Hot stamping and heat transfers both require heat, pressure and dwell (time) to apply an image to a part. However, heat transfers are pre-printed images using silk screened, gravure, flexography or digital printing methods on a release paper or film; whereas, hot stamp … [Read more...] about Heat Transfers