by Any flexo | 22 Mar 2023 | Flexo Basics, Printing
Achieving good adhesion and print quality is essential for any printing job. This starts with ensuring that the ink wets out on the substrate fully and evenly. This process, known as wetting or wettability, refers to the ability of a … » read more «
by Any flexo | 31 Oct 2022 | Flexo Tech, Inks & Varnishes
One of two critical components in optimized substrate wetting is surface tension (the other being surface energy). Tension is what enables moving liquids to form a spherical shape as if they are surrounded by a tensile elastic membrane. … » read more «
by Any flexo | 27 Mar 2023 | Flexo Basics, Printing
If you work in the flexographic printing industry, you know better than anyone that there are hundreds of moving parts to align, test, and measure to get the perfect print. These considerations are only increasing as new technologies and tighter … » read more «
by Any flexo | 18 Jan 2023 | Hands-on Time, Printing
In the flexo printing industry, the choice of substrate plays a key role in determining the quality and efficiency of the final product. Film substrates reign supreme, valued for their remarkable versatility and durability. Capable of high-speed printing, they offer … » read more «
by Any flexo | 14 Nov 2022 | Flexo in Use, Sustainability
Flexo printers frequently wake up in a cold sweat from inky nightmares. Maybe that’s an exaggeration, but ink-related issues can keep flexo printers awake at night. Planning volatile organic compound capture, testing viscosity, and wettability are all common issues in … » read more «