Are you one of those curious people that wonder how we print onto our wood blocks?
The answer lies in the fascinating world of UV printing!
What is UV Printing?
UV printing, or Ultraviolet printing, is a modern printing technique that uses a special kind of ink and ultraviolet light to print digital files onto different materials. Unlike traditional printing, which relies on air drying, UV printing uses UV light to instantly dry and harden the ink as it is being applied to the surface.
How Does It Work?
Imagine you're painting a picture on a canvas, but instead of waiting for your colours to dry, you use a magical light to make them dry instantly. That's a bit like how UV printing works. Here's the process in a nutshell:
Ink Application: First, a design is printed onto the material using UV-sensitive inks. These inks are specially formulated to stay wet until they're exposed to UV light.
UV Curing: As soon as the ink touches the material, it passes under UV lamps. These lamps emit special UV light that makes the ink dry and harden almost instantly. It's like a flash of light that turns the wet ink to permanent.
UV printing isn't picky – it can print on a wide range of materials.
The Awesome Benefits of UV Printing:
UV printing isn't just about speedy drying.
Super Vibrant Colours: UV inks stay true to their colours, making your prints pop with brightness.
Durability: The prints are tough cookies! They can resist fading, water, and scratches, so they last longer.
Eco-Friendly: UV printing is kind to the environment too. It produces fewer harmful chemicals compared to other printing methods.
Digital: It's digital! So if you have a photo, scanned drawing or sign, it can be UV printed onto anything!
Now that you're in on the UV printing secret, do you have a project in mind that could use this technology?
We can work with you on all projects small and large. From large quantities of the same item, personalised gifts for your family, wedding decor or artwork reproduction.
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