Are you constantly battling the limitations of traditional UV digital printing, especially when it comes to decorating challenging shapes and irregular surfaces? If so, then get ready to have your world (and your print capabilities) rocked by High Gap UV digital printing! At Innovative Digital Systems, we’re thrilled to delve into this game-changing technology, particularly as it’s embodied in our state-of-the-art Revolution 360T.
What Exactly is “The Gap” in Printing?
In the world of UV digital printing, “the gap” refers to the distance between the print head and the surface of the product you’re decorating (the substrate). Traditionally, this gap has been a critical limiting factor, demanding a very close and consistent distance for precise, high-fidelity prints. This often made it difficult, if not impossible, to achieve quality results on items with curves, uneven textures, or significant variations in height.
Innovative Digital Systems’ High Gap Printing: Bridging the Distance, Expanding Possibilities
This is where Innovative Digital Systems’ High Gap Printing enters the scene and truly changes the game. Our advanced IDS High Gap Printing technology significantly expands the acceptable distance between the print head and the substrate. We’re talking about the ability to achieve precise printing with gaps of up to 10mm (and sometimes even 15mm!).
What does this mean for you? A whole new world of creative possibilities opens up! You can now confidently decorate a much wider variety of items that were previously difficult or impossible to print on with precision, such as:
- The curved bases of tumblers
- Intricate drinkware designs
- Products with pronounced ridges or textures
This advanced capability ensures excellent print fidelity even on these irregular surfaces, streamlining your workflow and dramatically broadening your product offerings.
More Than Just Top-to-Bottom: Expanding Your Printable Area
It’s important to note that High Gap UV digital printing doesn’t always translate to a top-to-bottom print on every item. In many cases, these innovative settings simply expand the printable area on challenging shapes, allowing you to capture details and extend designs further than ever before. It’s about giving you more flexibility and unlocking new creative avenues for your projects.
What Changes with High Gap Printing?
With the implementation of High Gap Printing, you’ll notice a few key adjustments:
- Print Settings: To accommodate the wider gap, specific print settings are optimized to ensure consistent ink laydown and vibrant results.
- Print Time: Due to the more intricate calculations and precise movements required for high gap printing, print times will see a slight increase.
What Stays the Same?
While High Gap Printing introduces exciting new capabilities, some fundamental aspects of your workflow remain consistent:
- Adhesion steps and recipes: Your proven adhesion steps and ink recipes will largely remain the same, ensuring the durability and vibrancy you expect from UV digital printing.
- Tooling (Mostly): In most cases, your existing tooling will still be compatible, minimizing the need for extensive re-investment. However, for highly unique or complex shapes, some specialized tooling might be beneficial.
The Revolution 360T: Pushing Boundaries Further
High Gap Printing isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a testament to the Revolution 360T’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in rotary printing. This advanced capability makes the Revolution 360T even more versatile, empowering businesses like yours to take on more complex projects, expand your product lines, and deliver truly exceptional custom decorated items. Discover more about the specific features of our Revolution 360T on its dedicated product page.
Ready to explore how Innovative Digital Systems’ High Gap UV digital printing can transform your business? Contact us today to learn more about the Revolution 360T and our innovative High Gap solutions!
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