What are the needed components and supplies for pad printing?

What are the needed components and supplies for pad printing?

There are several things that you need for pad printing. The first thing you need is a pad printing machine. A pad printing machine has three important components: the pad, the ink cup, and the printing plate (cliché). Additionally, you need the right tooling fixture to hold the part in place during the printing process.

If you are starting up, we recommend that you get an ink mixing kit. This contains a gram scale and packaging tape. The gram scale enables you to properly mix ink with hardener and solvent in the correct ration. The take is useful for cleaning excess ink off the pad.

When you are starting with pad printing, outsourcing the plate-making process is the logical choice. Once you have your business set up or already have an existing business, it is worth investing in a laser plate maker. Having your own in-house plate maker offers many advantages. Additionally, it saves time and provides you with greater flexibility. You can easily make changes to artwork on-demand.

Lastly, pad printing supplies. It is important to make sure that you have all the needed pad printing supplies—pad printing ink, printing plate, ink cup rings, mixing sticks, weigh scale, etc.

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