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When discussing printing techniques, many times the term ‘spot varnish’ is mentioned especially in reference to UV printing. Spot varnish simply means that the artwork will highlight certain aspects of a design with a varnish layer.

The 2200-LS is a two color pad printing machine that incorporates a 20-station servo-driven indexing conveyor. This machine is perfect for high-volume production where parts are loaded and then offloaded into a box or bin.

Similar to the other design features in this series, tone on tone highlights the elements of the product itself.

Plastic pad printing ink can be for solvent-sensitive or non-solvent sensitive plastics. If the product is solvent-sensitive, it will not need pre-treatment because the solvent in the ink will slightly alter the molecular composition of the product, allowing for better adhesion. On the other hand, non-solvent sensitive plastics will not see a change when solvent

Tagless pad printing pads are key in ensuring the print is as crisp and clear as possible. We interviewed our very own Pad Printing expert and technician, Luis Gúnera to get insight into key considerations for these pads. Q: What are the key considerations for choosing a pad printing pad for a tagless application (printing

UV cylindrical inkjet printing does not have to include vibrant, solid colors. Adjusting print settings can achieve the artist’s ideal creation.