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Temperature control helps ink customers optimize performance.

(Magazine)

November 30, 1996, ... that needs to be measured on the press, whether it's the chill roll surface temperature, the plate cylinder bearers, the fountain solution reservoirs, or the web exit surface temperatures." "Temperature ...

Need and innovation are driving digital printing.

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November 30, 1996, ... digital printing eliminates proofs, films, and plates, and it can dramatically shorten the time between one job and the next. Add to this the infinite possibilities for variability and repeatability, and ...

EPA and printers join forces to evaluate inks.

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October 31, 1996, ... At each demonstration facility, the ink will be run on each substrate for two hours. Each ink will be printed on a total of three different films (see side bar). Plates will be provided through the Project, ...

Popcorn packaging leads converter down new paths.

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October 31, 1996, ... requirements. In the end, we can achieve a finely graduated demetallized susceptor." "Since the popcorn packaging business has reached a plateau," Jackson says, "we need to look at other susceptor film ...

On-line gauging brings big benefits to coating operation

(Magazine)

July 31, 1996, ... in the 21st century and how we can reach the next plateau," says Lou Falletta. This strategy includes branching out into new markets and servicing existing markets with improved product quality. "We have ...

A look at the status of UV/EB curing

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June 30, 1996, ... integrated circuits using positive or negative photo-resists to transfer circuit patterns, which are later etched and plated, forming very thin, small, compact circuits in a stepped manner. The photo-resist ...

FTA winners show off strides in Flexo

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June 30, 1996, ... Entries were judged on two general standards: degree of difficulty (printability/ink compatibility, registration tolerances, plate multiformity, fineness of print/screen, tonal range, converting complexity, ...

Advances in prepress are making heads spin.

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May 31, 1996, ...  As noted by Bethea, the dramatic changes that have taken place encompass virtually every aspect of the prepress area. From initial design and film output to platemaking and proofing, suppliers are continually ...

Business and education join forces, and everybody wins

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February 29, 1996, ... are taught design, image creation, image processing, assembly, plate production, printing, and finishing. Every student who graduates from the program will have done at least 25 press runs, including work ...

Flexo/screen proves to be a winning combination

(Magazine)

January 31, 1996, ... platemaking, which serves mounting, ink matching, etc. In addition, the company formed a special planning group composed of elite members from each department to coordinate and oversee their combined ...

Die-cutting developments continue unabated.

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September 30, 1995, ... use of thin, chemically etched cutting plates in the mid 1960s. What is new is their rapid development. According to Edward Porento Sr., president of Best Cutting Die, Skokie, IL, the early versions ...

Future of video inspection systems seems bright.

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June 30, 1995, ... print defects: halo, plate squeeze, fill-in or spread, striation, roller marks, beading, ragged edges, chalking, pinholes, fisheyes; * Monitor and control traps on the fly; * Process-color control ...

Printer responds to tougher environmental standards

(Magazine)

April 30, 1995, ... product, which is printed on flexographic plate-type printing presses, is delivered to such well-known major retailers as Gap Kids and the Limited. For years, Poly-Pak met its air quality permit requirements, ...

Building quality into the web printing process

(Magazine)

April 30, 1995, ... walk in the lateral and linear direction. allowing repeated visual inspection of 100% of the plate area, over time. The press operator should be able to control the size of the steps in both directions ...

Consortium proves quality growth of flexo printing

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April 30, 1995, ... Flexographic printing has recently taken on a new dimension with the introduction of photopolymer plates, eight-color central impression cylinder presses, aqueous-based inks, doctor blade metering systems ...

Quick changeovers, quality top bagmaking demands.

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March 31, 1995, ...  Despite the speed of recent developments, Kampf's Paulhartt believes the industry has reached a technological plateau. "All manufacturers are producing similar quality, and machines produce a better product ...

Conserving weight, space earns praise for flexible

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March 31, 1995, ... pouch and the eye-catching graphics. The art was flexo printed, using photopolymer-printing plates, in six colors. Special heat-resistant inks were used to prevent blistering and delamination during sealing. ...

Innovative uses, creativity earn honors from AIMCAL

(Magazine)

March 31, 1995, ... PA, Milton Bradley metallic series puzzles. * Nonfood Packages (Technical) - Unifoil Corp., Passaic Park, NJ, Spiderwire Ice Line. * Labels (Graphics) - Nameplate Inc., Gardena, CA, ProCaps Milk ...

Traditions fall as prepress moves into electronic age

(Magazine)

December 31, 1994, ... from one group of specialists to another. Each group transforms the inputs in new documents: layouts become mechanicals, mechanicals are used to produce films and films are used to produce plates. Boundaries ...

Reassessing market brings growth to this converter

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December 31, 1994, ... presses and photopolymer platemaking equipment, using equipment and materials exclusively from Du Pont Packaging Graphics - Cyrel, Wilmington, DE. "The beginning was difficult," Neal said. "It took a lot ...