by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Pad printing, a printing process that transfers 2D images onto 3D objects, extends into every sector and is used on many products - from coffee makers to fashion accessories, shoes to beverage containers and much more. Since the early 1980s, TOSH Srl, Rozzano, Italy, has been applying stepper motor technology for pad printing. Its new … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: TOSH’s Logica 05.5 Pad Printer
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Choosing the Correct Pad Printing Ink
by Jessica Makrinos, Inkcups There are several things to consider before purchasing ink for a pad printing project. Ink that is ready for print has four properties, including Pigment: supplied in powder form, this gives the ink its color and opacity Solvent: enables the resin and pigment mixture to be transferred to the substrate during printing Resin: forms the … [Read more...] about Choosing the Correct Pad Printing Ink
Pad Printing on Textured Surfaces: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
by John Kaverman, president, Pad Print Pros LLC About 20 years ago, we conducted some tests on more than 60 Mold-Tech texture plaques to determine "printability" of various textures using the pad printing process. A lot can change in two decades, and - in this case - what changed was the equipment. A pneumatic printer was used 20 years ago, but we've been working almost … [Read more...] about Pad Printing on Textured Surfaces: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Modern Pad Printing Technology
by John Kaverman, president, Pad Print Pros LLC All pad printing machines are not created equal. At first glance, they all appear to be doing the same thing, but internally there are major differences when it comes to the level of technology employed to make them operate. I think you would agree that if everyone reading this article were sitting in an auditorium … [Read more...] about Modern Pad Printing Technology
Tech Watch: Diversified Printing’s G-Turbo 350
by Brittany Willes, Plastics Decorating Specifically designed for big parts printing, the G-Turbo 350 pad printer features new components and state-of-the-art technology to enhance the pad printing process. Available from Diversified Printing Techniques, Charlotte, North Carolina, the exclusive US distributor for Kent Pad Printers, the G-Turbo 350 offers independent pad … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: Diversified Printing’s G-Turbo 350