by Any flexo | 24 Jan 2023 | Flexo Tech, Plate Making
This blog was written and submitted to us by Torben Wendland
The drying step during plate making of photopolymer plates is only necessary for solvent processed plates. Thermally processed plates do not require this step, since no solvent needs to … » read more «
by Any flexo | 8 Nov 2022 | Flexo Basics, Plate Making
You’re probably aware of how flexo printing has evolved in response to economic and demand pressures. As industries produced more, they necessitated more packaging and stylistic options. As a result, flexo industry thinkers have gone back to the drawing board … » read more «
by Any flexo | 26 Sep 2022 | Flexo Basics, Plate Making
Making flexo printing plates is indispensable in the production of packaging materials and labels, demanding a rigorous production process. By leveraging cutting-edge Flexo Imaging Technology, the manufacturing of these plates incorporates precise steps, ensuring superior results. The integration of rubber-based … » read more «
by Any flexo | 5 Aug 2022 | Flexo Tech, Plate Making
How are photopolymer plates processed?
This blog was written and submitted to us by Torben Wendland
During photopolymer plate processing, the final plate relief is revealed. Material which was polymerised in the processes before remains on the plate while unpolymerisedmaterial … » read more «
by Any flexo | 27 May 2022 | Flexo Tech, Plate Making
This blog was written and submitted to us by Torben Wendland
During plate imaging the printing design is transferred from the file to the plate. The image is not yet polymerised, but is only existent as a mask.
Unlike conventional … » read more «
by Any flexo | 27 May 2022 | Flexo Tech, Plate Making
This blog was written and submitted to us by Torben Wendland
Main Exposure
The main exposure of flexo printing plate starts the chemical reaction that creates the plate relief. UV-A light is penetrating the plate through the mask openings which … » read more «
by Any flexo | 2 May 2022 | Flexo Tech, Plate Making
This blog was written and submitted to us by Torben Wendland
The back exposure of a flexo photopolymer printing plate is creating the base (or floor) of the plate. The height difference between plate surface and floor defines the relief … » read more «
by Any flexo | 14 Apr 2022 | Flexo Tech, Plate Making
This blog was written and submitted to us by Torben Wendland
In flexo platemaking, Photopolymer printing forms (different from direct engraved printing forms) are generated through UV light exposure. The UV light is starting a chemical reaction which leads to … » read more «