Water drape surface graphic simulation printing professional solution

The concept of water drape transfer: The full name of the simulated surface coating water transfer printing, for the entire surface of the substrate to decorate, the original face subjects covered, for individual substrates (three-dimensional) for decorative printing. Principle: The specially processed polymer film is printed on the gravure printing machine and the pattern is enlarged and activated in the water tank. The pattern is evenly coated on the surface of the watermark using the principle of water pressure. This printing process is called printing technology. A revolution, development and industrialization in the country is only nearly a decade.

Water drape transfer process

1. Printing of the transfer film The desired graphics and text are printed on the polymer film by gravure printing.

2. Spray Primer Spray different colors on the substrate as needed. For example: wood grain - often brown, yellowish stone - white.

3. Membrane Extension The image of the transferred film faces upwards and is laid flat in the water until it is flattened.

4. The activation of the membrane was evenly sprayed on the surface of the graphic with an activator, which caused the activation of the graphic and the separation of the basement membrane in a free state. The activator is an organic mixed solvent that dissolves the base film quickly without damaging the layer.

5. By placing the substrate close to the activated film, the graphic layer will be slowly transferred to the watermark. Pay attention to the water temperature and the transfer speed should be uniform.

6. Washing Take out the substrate and clean the residual film and floating layer on a special washing machine. Pay attention to adjust the pressure.

7. Drying should be performed on a dedicated dryer, and the temperature and speed should be adjustable.

8. Spraying protective film Solvent-based varnish must be mixed with hardener and different substrates.

Source: Screen Printing