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• How long will a pad last?

  The function of a pad printing pad is to transfer ink from the etch on a pad printing plate (cliché) to the product being printed. Pads are made from silicone rubber. The reason for this is because solvent based inks do not adhere to the pad. As a ...

• Why are there spots in my printed artwork?

  During pad printing, you might notice spots. These spots are what we refer to as "scooping." Scooping occurs when a bold etch provides less support for the cup as it passes along the plate. Over time, the cup will sink into the etch and scoop out the ...

• What types of products can I pad print?

  Pad printing is the ideal printing process for odd-shaped, multidimensional products, e.g., pens, golf balls, etc. Additionally, it is possible to print flat surfaces. A 3” image is the most typical pad printing image size. However, it is possible to ...

• How many impressions can I get from a polymer plate?

  For most polymer pad printing plates, it is possible to get 10,000–20,000 impressions per plate. For premium photopolymer plates, it is possible to get 50,000 impressions. Learn more about all of our pad printing plate materials.

• What is needed for pad printing?

  There are several things required for pad printing. First lets us review the pad printing machine: A pad printing machine is made up of three important parts, the pad printing pad, the ink cup, and the plate. In addition to the machines tooling is ...