Flexible Packaging Printing Processes Overview

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2009 Consumer Packaging Solutions for Barrier Performance CourseFlexible Packaging Flexible Packaging Printing Processes Printing Processes OverviewOverviewPresented by:Warren E. DurlingAssociate Research FellowThe Clorox Company (GLAD) Flexible Packaging Printing Processes OverviewSlide 22009 Consumer Packaging Solutions For Barrier Performance CourseFlexible Packaging Printing Processes OverviewSlide 32009 Consumer Packaging Solutions For Barrier Performance CourseThe Basics of Flexible Packaging PrintingDEFINITION:Applying ink to a substrate to produce an image or textPRINTING METHODS:Flexography and Rotogravurethe two most widely utilized methods for Flexible PackagingFOCUS:Design to Substrate.

applications in gravure printing. An original is scanned into a computer, the various image densities are determined, and lasers etch the cylinder. Highly reflective copper is a poor material choice so alternative special alloys, plastics and ceramics are used. GRAVURE Printing - cylinder engraving

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