Limitations of pad printing
Pad printing is a "special technology for printing on irregular surfaces". With the adaptability of elastic rubber heads, it has become the core means of coloring small industrial parts and special-shaped products. If you need to print logos/patterns on curved or concave surfaces of toys, electronic parts, and daily necessities, pad printing is usually the best choice.
Small printing area: Due to the size of the rubber head, the single-plate printing area usually does not exceed 100cm² (suitable for small patterns);
Low efficiency: Most of them are single-station or semi-automatic, not suitable for large-scale continuous printing (such as replacing screen printing for T-shirts);
Ink compatibility: Need to match the substrate material (such as metal requires ink with strong adhesion, silicone requires special silicone ink).