1. Screen printing
Screen printing is one of the more common methods for printing on silicone surfaces. The advantage of screen printing is that the printing cost is relatively low, and it is suitable for situations where the pattern is simple and the color is few. Commonly used screen printing equipment includes semi-automatic machines and fully automatic machines, and the printing effect can be adjusted according to different process requirements.
2. Inkjet printing
Inkjet printing is suitable for silicone surfaces with brightly colored and rich details, and can print the silicone surface with high resolution and high fidelity. This printing method can print the image directly on the silicone surface, so no pad printing process is required. Inkjet printing can not only save plate making time, but also make full use of digital technology to achieve mass production and customization of printing.
3. Heat transfer
Heat transfer refers to printing a color pattern or text on a thin and soft film, and then transferring the film to the silicone surface by high temperature and high pressure. Heat transfer printing can print silicone surface patterns with complex patterns, rich colors and clear details. At the same time, when making patterns on the silicone surface, the pattern on the silicone surface can be made fuller, more durable and more wear-resistant by heating with a sticker mold or a hot embossing mold.
4. Digital printing
Digital printing is an emerging printing technology in silicone surface printing technology. This printing method relies on special digital printing machines and software systems for image editing and output. Compared with traditional printing technology, digital printing can provide better color reproduction, higher resolution and higher printing speed for silicone surface printing.
[Conclusion]
The above are four commonly used methods in silicone surface printing. In practical applications, various printing methods have their own advantages and limitations. The specific printing method to be used depends on the needs of silicone surface printing.