by Steve Costner, Tampoprint International Pad printing can seem like a very involved process with many different variables to consider. However, once you plan your job out correctly and know what to look for when troubleshooting, much of the "mystery" can be taken out of it. Here are a few common questions and challenges that occur on a regular basis when running a pad … [Read more...] about Working Through Common Pad Printing Challenges
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Making the Right Choice – Pad Printing Machinery
by John Kaverman Selling pad printing equipment on a daily basis has perpetuated many unusual questions. It seems that people today, including those in the pad printing industry, never seem to have enough time to analyze their equipment purchases correctly, but seem to find time to repeat mistakes because they are not using the right equipment for the right job. Many initial … [Read more...] about Making the Right Choice – Pad Printing Machinery
Open Well versus Sealed Ink Cups
by Staff Over the past several years, the pad printing market has seen a transformation from the use of open ink well systems to sealed ink cup systems. This is especially true in the U.S. marketplace where sealed cup systems have dominated new equipment purchases for the last several years. However, open ink well systems are still very popular throughout the world. Certainly … [Read more...] about Open Well versus Sealed Ink Cups
Decorating Hollow Parts
by Jordan Rotheiser This last June, I had the privilege of moderating a seminar entitled "Decorating Hollow Parts" at the Society of Plastics Engineer's "Hollow Parts Conference" in Chicago. It was sponsored by the Decorating and Assembly Division of the SPE, and presentations were provided by Keith Hillestad (United Silicone), Jodi Laughlin (Pro Mark) and Mark Wille … [Read more...] about Decorating Hollow Parts
Optimal Conditions for Pad Printing
by John Kaverman It is the one question I can depend on getting from every new pad printing equipment customer: "Does it make a difference if I do my printing in a controlled environment?" Yes. Controlling your operating conditions from day to day can make your job significantly easier. Temperature and Relative Humidity It is recommended that, as a minimum, at least the … [Read more...] about Optimal Conditions for Pad Printing