by Jeff Morris UV screen printing inks have been available for decades, but like any maturing process, the technology has grown leaps and bounds in recent years. Improvements in specific substrate formulations have made printing on difficult substrates possible, and ink manufacturers have developed inks with viscosity and rheological properties that have been optimized for … [Read more...] about UV Screen Printing Inks for Plastics
UV Curing
Breaking Down UV Curable Coatings
by Scott Sabreen and Norman Robool There are many benefits with utilizing ultraviolet (UV)-curable coating as a versatile and cost-effective process in decorating plastic products. It can offer significant benefits versus conventional thermal curing methods (using solvent-based coatings), providing critical advantages for manufacturers: Increased productivity Rapid … [Read more...] about Breaking Down UV Curable Coatings
UV Inks For Screen Printing Offer Many Advantages
by Staff Ultraviolet curing (UV) inks are not new to the market, but they have continued to build momentum as the ink of choice for more and more screen printing applications. UV inks are not the answer to everything. However, from environmental advantages to faster production speeds, more and more evidence is being gathered that suggests that UV is the best choice for many, … [Read more...] about UV Inks For Screen Printing Offer Many Advantages