The color transfer time is the shortest interval from the moment of pickup to the complete color transfer by the pad and is the most important measurement parameter in pad printing.
Doctoring rings for ink cups vary in material and finish. Which ring suits which pad printing application, and how can it be maintained to extend its lifespan?
Pad printing in medical technology is usually carried out under cleanroom conditions. In addition to plastic components such as syringes, device housings, fixators, and microtiter plates, flexible stoma bags and catheters are also printed.
The automotive industry places various demands on pad printing with parts such as Isofix, fuel filler caps, engine covers, wheel rims and backlit dashboards. Error prevention is essential here.
The watch industry is the original sector of pad printing. Watch parts such as dials, complications and glass backs are finished with it. Precise machines are essential to guarantee high quality.
The printing of plastic parts is the main application of pad printing. The trend is moving towards direct printing at the injection molding machine, with part handling directly managed by the unloading robot.