This blog was written and submitted to us by Torben Wendland
The drying step in flexo platemaking 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 «
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 «
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 «
This blog was written and submitted to us by Torben Wendland
During photopolymer washout processing in flexo platemaking, the final plate relief is revealed. Material which was polymerised in the processes before remains on the plate while unpolymerised material is … » read more «
This blog was written and submitted to us by Torben Wendland
During laser imaging in flexo platemaking, the printing design is transferred from the file to the plate. The image is not yet polymerised, but is only existent as a … » read more «
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 «
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 «