PAD PRINTING
Explanation:
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An offset printing process that involves ink being transferred from a plate to a rubber or silicone sheet and only then applied to the product. Offset refers to when the design is transferred from one surface to another before it reaches the product.
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Pros: It’s a fast, economical and commonly used branding method, can be applied to and conforms to almost any shape and allows for single or multi-colour branding (up to 4 colours).
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Ideal for small plastic items such as keyholders, pens, torches and USB’s.
Steps:
Step 1
Your design is replicated onto a metal plate by means of laser engraving to which ink is then applied.
Step 2
A small rubber roller or silicone pad is then pressed onto the metal pad, to ‘pick up’ ink and replicate your design from the engraved metal pad.
Step 3
It then comes into contact with the surface of your product by stamping it, thus creating the replicated image and branding your product with your design.