Universal pad printing machines

Main interest of Universal range is an economical access to semi-automatic pad printing technology

Second hand or asian low cost machines are available on the market but with Universal models you will benefit from a European designed and manufactured equipement  with top quality industrial components (Siemens, Festo .. .)

Main interest of pad printing is the possibility to mark any substrate with adapted ink.  A wide variety of inks is available : depending on the printed material type, it is just necessary to select proper ink.

Compared to other marking techniques, it is possible to print flat, concave or convex surfaces.

Pad printing machines can be easily automated for high production output.

Marking size is linked to inkcup size.  For instance, a 90 mm diameter ink cup will allow a  80 mm diameter print, more is not possible.

Number of colors is linked to the number for printing heads. For instance, 2 printing heads will print  2 colors. Additional colors require multiple pass printing . For 4 colors, 2 colors should be printed on all items in a first pass, color changed inside inkcups  and 2 other colors  printed in a second pass. To avoid color overlapping, printed objects should be very precisely positioned.
 

Pad printing requires minimum quantities. For each printed pattern, it is necessary to produce the corresponding cliche (photoengraved photopolymer material).

The cost for cliche (related to its size) is amortized according to marking quantities.

For instance, for a 8 € cliché

- cliche cost for 10 prints is 0.80 / print

- cliche cost for 100 prints is 0.08 / print

Step 1: artwork design.  Colors are separated in the graphics software (Illustrator, coreldraw, indesign ...)

2nd step :
- either cliche is directly engraved with a co2 or fiber laser. Go to step 4.
- either artwork is printed on a film with  an inkjet printer, laser printer or  flashing machine

Step 3:  artwork is engraved in the cliche by UV exposure of the plate through the film / development  / drying / post exposure

Step 4: Ink is prepared and poured in inkcup(s), cliche is placed in the machine.

Step 5: when marking position is adjusted, parts can be printed.

A one color hand operated  machine can print up to 600 pcs / hour depending of easy part  loading.

A one color semi automatic one (loading by operator) can print up to 900 pcs / hour depending of easy part  loading.
 

For automatic machines, outputs  are linked to  automation system level.

It depends on material and ink types .

With some plastics, such as Abs,  marking is dry to the touch 2-3 seconds later and printed product can be packed.  However, perfect resistance ( abrasion, solvents ...) requires a few hours more. 

Other materials such as glass, metal ... require a 48-72 hour drying time, that can be reduced by  drying printed products at a high temperature.

Main interest of Universal range is an economical access to semi-automatic pad printing technology

Second hand or asian low cost machines are available on the market but with Universal models you will benefit from a European designed and manufactured equipement  with top quality industrial components (Siemens, Festo .. .)

Main interest of pad printing is the possibility to mark any substrate with adapted ink.  A wide variety of inks is available : depending on the printed material type, it is just necessary to select proper ink.

Compared to other marking techniques, it is possible to print flat, concave or convex surfaces.

Pad printing machines can be easily automated for high production output.

Marking size is linked to inkcup size.  For instance, a 90 mm diameter ink cup will allow a  80 mm diameter print, more is not possible.

Number of colors is linked to the number for printing heads. For instance, 2 printing heads will print  2 colors. Additional colors require multiple pass printing . For 4 colors, 2 colors should be printed on all items in a first pass, color changed inside inkcups  and 2 other colors  printed in a second pass. To avoid color overlapping, printed objects should be very precisely positioned.
 

Pad printing requires minimum quantities. For each printed pattern, it is necessary to produce the corresponding cliche (photoengraved photopolymer material).

The cost for cliche (related to its size) is amortized according to marking quantities.

For instance, for a 8 € cliché

- cliche cost for 10 prints is 0.80 / print

- cliche cost for 100 prints is 0.08 / print

Step 1: artwork design.  Colors are separated in the graphics software (Illustrator, coreldraw, indesign ...)

2nd step :
- either cliche is directly engraved with a co2 or fiber laser. Go to step 4.
- either artwork is printed on a film with  an inkjet printer, laser printer or  flashing machine

Step 3:  artwork is engraved in the cliche by UV exposure of the plate through the film / development  / drying / post exposure

Step 4: Ink is prepared and poured in inkcup(s), cliche is placed in the machine.

Step 5: when marking position is adjusted, parts can be printed.

A one color hand operated  machine can print up to 600 pcs / hour depending of easy part  loading.

A one color semi automatic one (loading by operator) can print up to 900 pcs / hour depending of easy part  loading.
 

For automatic machines, outputs  are linked to  automation system level.

It depends on material and ink types .

With some plastics, such as Abs,  marking is dry to the touch 2-3 seconds later and printed product can be packed.  However, perfect resistance ( abrasion, solvents ...) requires a few hours more. 

Other materials such as glass, metal ... require a 48-72 hour drying time, that can be reduced by  drying printed products at a high temperature.

Main interest of Universal range is an economical access to semi-automatic pad printing technology

Second hand or asian low cost machines are available on the market but with Universal models you will benefit from a European designed and manufactured equipement  with top quality industrial components (Siemens, Festo .. .)

Main interest of pad printing is the possibility to mark any substrate with adapted ink.  A wide variety of inks is available : depending on the printed material type, it is just necessary to select proper ink.

Compared to other marking techniques, it is possible to print flat, concave or convex surfaces.

Pad printing machines can be easily automated for high production output.

Marking size is linked to inkcup size.  For instance, a 90 mm diameter ink cup will allow a  80 mm diameter print, more is not possible.

Number of colors is linked to the number for printing heads. For instance, 2 printing heads will print  2 colors. Additional colors require multiple pass printing . For 4 colors, 2 colors should be printed on all items in a first pass, color changed inside inkcups  and 2 other colors  printed in a second pass. To avoid color overlapping, printed objects should be very precisely positioned.
 

Pad printing requires minimum quantities. For each printed pattern, it is necessary to produce the corresponding cliche (photoengraved photopolymer material).

The cost for cliche (related to its size) is amortized according to marking quantities.

For instance, for a 8 € cliché

- cliche cost for 10 prints is 0.80 / print

- cliche cost for 100 prints is 0.08 / print

Step 1: artwork design.  Colors are separated in the graphics software (Illustrator, coreldraw, indesign ...)

2nd step :
- either cliche is directly engraved with a co2 or fiber laser. Go to step 4.
- either artwork is printed on a film with  an inkjet printer, laser printer or  flashing machine

Step 3:  artwork is engraved in the cliche by UV exposure of the plate through the film / development  / drying / post exposure

Step 4: Ink is prepared and poured in inkcup(s), cliche is placed in the machine.

Step 5: when marking position is adjusted, parts can be printed.

A one color hand operated  machine can print up to 600 pcs / hour depending of easy part  loading.

A one color semi automatic one (loading by operator) can print up to 900 pcs / hour depending of easy part  loading.
 

For automatic machines, outputs  are linked to  automation system level.

It depends on material and ink types .

With some plastics, such as Abs,  marking is dry to the touch 2-3 seconds later and printed product can be packed.  However, perfect resistance ( abrasion, solvents ...) requires a few hours more. 

Other materials such as glass, metal ... require a 48-72 hour drying time, that can be reduced by  drying printed products at a high temperature.

Main interest of Universal range is an economical access to semi-automatic pad printing technology

Second hand or asian low cost machines are available on the market but with Universal models you will benefit from a European designed and manufactured equipement  with top quality industrial components (Siemens, Festo .. .)

Main interest of pad printing is the possibility to mark any substrate with adapted ink.  A wide variety of inks is available : depending on the printed material type, it is just necessary to select proper ink.

Compared to other marking techniques, it is possible to print flat, concave or convex surfaces.

Pad printing machines can be easily automated for high production output.

Marking size is linked to inkcup size.  For instance, a 90 mm diameter ink cup will allow a  80 mm diameter print, more is not possible.

Number of colors is linked to the number for printing heads. For instance, 2 printing heads will print  2 colors. Additional colors require multiple pass printing . For 4 colors, 2 colors should be printed on all items in a first pass, color changed inside inkcups  and 2 other colors  printed in a second pass. To avoid color overlapping, printed objects should be very precisely positioned.
 

Pad printing requires minimum quantities. For each printed pattern, it is necessary to produce the corresponding cliche (photoengraved photopolymer material).

The cost for cliche (related to its size) is amortized according to marking quantities.

For instance, for a 8 € cliché

- cliche cost for 10 prints is 0.80 / print

- cliche cost for 100 prints is 0.08 / print

Step 1: artwork design.  Colors are separated in the graphics software (Illustrator, coreldraw, indesign ...)

2nd step :
- either cliche is directly engraved with a co2 or fiber laser. Go to step 4.
- either artwork is printed on a film with  an inkjet printer, laser printer or  flashing machine

Step 3:  artwork is engraved in the cliche by UV exposure of the plate through the film / development  / drying / post exposure

Step 4: Ink is prepared and poured in inkcup(s), cliche is placed in the machine.

Step 5: when marking position is adjusted, parts can be printed.

A one color hand operated  machine can print up to 600 pcs / hour depending of easy part  loading.

A one color semi automatic one (loading by operator) can print up to 900 pcs / hour depending of easy part  loading.
 

For automatic machines, outputs  are linked to  automation system level.

It depends on material and ink types .

With some plastics, such as Abs,  marking is dry to the touch 2-3 seconds later and printed product can be packed.  However, perfect resistance ( abrasion, solvents ...) requires a few hours more. 

Other materials such as glass, metal ... require a 48-72 hour drying time, that can be reduced by  drying printed products at a high temperature.