TYPES AND PROCESS OF MARKING AND DECORATING PRODUCTS
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1. Pad Printing - printing process that can transfer a 2-D image onto a 3-D object
2. Screen Printing - wet process where ink is squeezed through a fine mesh material onto the part
3. Water Transfer - pre-printed high-definition patterns on a water-soluble transfer film
4. Label - printed self adhesive paper applied to the finish molded product
5. Pressure Sensitive Label - labels are produced in rolls and applied automatically to products
6. Laser Etching - marking products with laser process
7. Hot Stamping - metallic or color pigmented hot stamping foil is applied to the part by trapping the material between a heated die and the part
8. Heat Transfer - similar to Hot Stamping process
9. In-Mold Decorating / In-Mold Labelling - applies text, patterns or graphics to plastic molded part during molding process
PAD PRINTING THEORY (PDF Download)
History, advantages, inks, die plate, pads, and process
SCREEN PRINTING THEORY (PDF Download)
History, advantages, inks, die plate, pads, and process
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