Flexographic printing is a type of printing process that uses a flexible printing plate to transfer ink to a substrate. It is often used for printing on packaging materials, such as paper, plastic, and metal. Flexographic printing is a versatile process that can be used to print on a wide variety of substrates, and it is relatively inexpensive. It is also a relatively fast process, and it can produce high-quality prints.
The flexographic printing process begins with the creation of a printing plate. The printing plate is typically made of a flexible material, such as rubber or polymer. The image to be printed is then engraved onto the printing plate using a laser or other engraving process.
Once the printing plate has been created, it is mounted on a printing cylinder. The printing cylinder is then rotated, and the ink is applied to the printing plate. The ink is then transferred from the printing plate to the substrate. The substrate is then dried, and the finished product is complete.
Flexographic printing is a versatile process that can be used to print on a wide variety of materials and shapes. It is a relatively inexpensive and fast process, and it can produce high-quality prints.