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Does Pinning Top Nail It?A Webinar for Flexo Innovators
Asahi TOP Flexographic Plate Material
July 23, 2013
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Goals of This Webinar→ Present the reasoning behind the development of
Pinning Top Dot Technology, and specifically, TOP.
→ Review physical and technical makeup of the Pinning Top Dot.
→ Clarify points of differentiation and deliverables with Pinning Top Dot technology
→ Share case study observations from print trials... • Wide, Medium, Narrow web width • UV, Water, Solvent inks • Variety of substrates
→ Provide next steps for determining value of PTD for your company
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Matt Williams, Dixie Graphics Executive Vice President
Les Rawding, Correct Touch Graphic ArtsNational Sales Manager
Jay Gieske, Dixie Graphics Business Development
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Participants
Pinning Top Dot DevelopmentNew concept from Asahi→ Theory behind Pinning Top Technology
Industry needs→ Points of differentiation
→ Opportunity for new plate technology
Plate material development→ Water washable “AWP” - 2011
→ Solvent Wash “TOP” - 2013
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Conventional PolymerPinning Top Dot
(175lpi, 10%) (175lpi, 10%)
Dot structure physical makeupComparison (200um dot)
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What Is “Pinning Top Dot”
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What Is “Pinning Top Dot”
Conventional PolymerNew Polymer Conventional PolymerNew Polymer
Conventional PolymerNew Polymer
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Potential Deliverables of TOP
Quality→ Formulation of exceptionally fine highlight dot and stable printing quality
Productivity→ Higher printing productivity due to polymer design of excellent ink transfer.
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Print results in fine highlight areas
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Plate High light (175lpi, 10%)
Pinning Top
Conventional
Flat Top
Solid pattern printing
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Without Special Pattern on Solid Without Special Pattern on Solid
Plate Print Plate Print
Pinning Top
AFP
Flat Top
Ink-spread / Ink transfer
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Ink Release Observations
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Ink-build comparisons
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Case StudiesA look at the beta testing that’s been
performed since January 2013
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Case Study Group A - Narrow WebNarrow Web – UV Ink – GlaminateConcern / challenge areas > → Ink coverage→ Smooth screen transition • Narrow Web – Water-based Ink – Label Stock (gloss and semi-gloss)→ Concern / challenge areas > • Vignettes to zero, minimum highlight dot(s)
Case Study Group B - Wide WebWide Web – Solvent Ink – Film PE and PPConcern / challenge areas > → Plate durability for longer runs→ Wide Web – UV Ink – Poly Coated and Clay → Coat Board→ Concern / challenge areas > → Downtime due to plate cleaning
How Do I Get These Plates On My Press?
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Email Matt Williams | [email protected]
or Jay Gieske | [email protected]
http://dixiegraphics.com/top-digital-flexo-plates/
Questions and Comments
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