On the quality improvement of stamping finishing after finishing
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As can be seen from the basic process of bronzing, the three basic elements of bronzing are: temperature, pressure and hot stamping time. In order to obtain the ideal hot stamping effect, the process parameters such as hot stamping temperature, hot stamping pressure and hot stamping speed must be properly mastered. In addition, the quality of the raw materials related to bronzing must also be guaranteed, for example: the hot stamping suitability of the substrate. , the performance of electrochemical aluminum materials and the quality of hot stamping plates, etc. If something goes wrong in a certain link, it will affect the final hot stamping effect.
1. Choose the right substrate
There are many substrates that can be bronzing, usually paper, such as coated paper, white paper, white cardboard, textured paper, offset paper, and so on. However, not all paper bronzing effects are ideal. If the surface is rough and the paper is loose, such as for book paper, poor offset paper, etc., because the electrochemical aluminum layer does not adhere well to the surface, the unique metal The gloss can not be reflected very well, and even hot stamping is not possible. Therefore, the substrate for bronzing should use paper with dense texture, high smoothness and high surface strength, so as to obtain a good hot stamping effect, and the unique anodized aluminum. The gloss is fully reflected.
2. Choose the appropriate type of electrochemical aluminum according to the substrate.
The structure of the electrochemical aluminum has five layers, namely, a polyester film layer, a peeling layer, a color layer (protective layer), an aluminum layer, and a rubber layer. There are many types of anodized aluminum, and the common ones are No. 1, No. 2, No. 8, No. 12, No. 15, and so on. In addition to gold, there are dozens of colors such as silver, blue, brown red, green, and red. Choosing anodized aluminum requires not only choosing the right color, but also selecting the appropriate model depending on the substrate. Different models, the performance and the range of materials that are suitable for ironing are also different. Under normal circumstances, the most used paper products for hot stamping is No. 8, because No. 8 galvanic aluminum has moderate adhesion and good gloss. It is suitable for general printing paper or glazed paper and varnish hot stamping. If hot stamping on hard plastic, you should choose another corresponding model, such as No. 15 anodized aluminum.
The quality of anodized aluminum is mainly determined by visual inspection and hand feeling, such as checking the color, brightness and trachoma of anodized aluminum. Good quality anodized aluminum requires uniform color, smooth after hot stamping, and no trachoma. The fastness and tightness of the anodized aluminum can generally be checked by hand rubbing or by using a scotch tape paper to test the surface layer. If the electrochemical aluminum is not easy to fall off, it indicates that the fastness and tightness are better, and it is more suitable for hot printing of small text patterns. It is not easy to paste when hot stamping; if it is lightly rubbed, the aluminum will fall off, indicating that the tightness is poor, only Can be used for the printing of sparse printing; in addition, pay attention to the break of the electrochemical aluminum, the fewer the broken ends, the better.
It is worth noting that the electrochemical aluminum must be kept in a safe place. It should be stored in a ventilated and dry place. It should not be mixed with acid, alkali, alcohol and other substances. It should be protected against moisture, high temperature and sunscreen. Otherwise, the electrochemical aluminum will be shortened. Period of use.
3, make a hot stamping version
Hot stamping plates generally have copper plate, zinc plate and resin plate. Relatively speaking, the copper plate is the best, the zinc plate is moderate, and the resin plate is slightly worse. Therefore, for fine hot stamping, copper plates should be used whenever possible. For hot stamping plates, the surface is required to be flat, the lines are clear, the edges are smooth, and there are no pitting and burrs. If the surface is slightly uneven or slightly scratched or fluffed, gently wipe it with fine charcoal to make it smooth and smooth. The depth of the hot stamping stencil should be slightly deeper, at least above 0.6mm, and the slope should be around 70° to ensure that the hot stamping is clear, reduce the occurrence of contiguous and paste, and improve the printing durability.
The design of hot stamped text, lines and patterns is very particular. The graphics should be as moderate and moderate as possible, such as too small and too thin, easy to miss the pen; too thick and too dense, it is easy to paste.
4, control the hot stamping temperature
The hot stamping temperature has a great influence on the melting degree of the hot-melt silicone resin peeling layer and the adhesive. The hot stamping temperature must not be lower than the lower limit of the electrochemical temperature range of the electrochemical aluminum, which is the minimum temperature for ensuring the melting of the electrochemical aluminum adhesive layer.
If the temperature is too low, the melting is not enough, it will cause hot stamping or hot stamping, so that the imprint is not strong, incomplete, lack of stroke or hairline; and if the temperature is too high, it will melt excessively, causing adhesion around the imprint. The galvanized aluminum is also melted and detached to produce a paste, and at the same time, the high temperature also oxidizes the synthetic resin and the dye in the color layer, the blistering or fogging occurs, and the surface of the aluminum layer and the protective layer is oxidized, so that the hot stamping product is lowered. Brightness or loss of metallic luster. In general, the electric heating temperature should be adjusted between 80 and 180 ° C. If the hot stamping area is large, the electric heating temperature is relatively high; otherwise, it is lower. The specific situation should be determined according to the actual temperature of the printing plate, the type of electrochemical aluminum, the condition of the graphic and so on. Usually, the most suitable temperature should be found by trial ironing. The temperature should be the lowest and the clear graphic lines can be printed. As standard.
5, to properly control the hot stamping pressure
The stamping pressure has a great relationship with the adhesion of the anodized aluminum. Even if the temperature is right, if the pressure is insufficient, it will not be able to make the anodized aluminum adhere to the substrate, or cause color loss, imprinting, etc.; if the pressure is too large, the compression deformation of the liner and the substrate will be too large, resulting in a paste. The plate or blot is thicker. Therefore, the hot stamping pressure should be carefully adjusted.
When setting the stamping pressure, the main considerations should be: the nature of the electrochemical aluminum, the hot stamping temperature, the hot stamping speed, and the substrate. In general, when the paper is strong, the smoothness is high, the printed ink layer is thick, and the hot stamping temperature is high and the vehicle speed is slow, the hot stamping pressure should be smaller; otherwise, it should be larger. In addition, similar to printing, hot stamping pads should also be noted, for smooth paper, such as: coated paper, glass cardboard, it is best to use hard liner paper, so that the obtained print is relatively clear; on the contrary, for smoothness For poor, rough paper, the liner is preferably softer, especially if the hot stamping area is large. In addition, the hot stamping pressure must be uniform. If the partial hot stamping is not produced or the flower is produced during the trial printing, the pressure here may be uneven. You can put a thin paper on the flat plate here and make appropriate adjustment.
6, the hot stamping speed is as constant as possible
The contact time and the hot stamping fastness are directly proportional to certain conditions, and the hot stamping speed determines the contact time between the electrochemical aluminum and the substrate. The hot stamping speed is slow, the contact time between the electrochemical aluminum and the substrate is long, the bonding is firmer, which is beneficial to hot stamping; on the contrary, the hot stamping speed is fast, the hot stamping contact time is short, and the hot-melt silicone resin layer and adhesive of the electrochemical aluminum Not completely melted, it will cause hot stamping or imprinting. Of course, the hot stamping speed must also be compatible with the pressure and temperature. If the hot stamping speed is increased, the temperature and pressure should be appropriately increased.
In addition, the performance of the anodized aluminum itself has a greater impact on the hot stamping speed. A good quality of anodized aluminum can achieve rapid hot stamping, which is quite different from domestically produced anodized aluminum. Domestically produced anodized aluminum is usually only suitable for low-speed hot stamping, the speed is about 2000 sheets/h, the highest is generally no more than 3000 sheets/h; the imported ones can reach 8000 sheets/h or even higher. But regardless of the speed, the important point is that the hot stamping speed should be as stable as possible and should not be changed easily. Under the premise of stable hot stamping speed, the hot stamping temperature and pressure should be properly adjusted to optimize the hot stamping effect, which can reduce the variable factors, make the operation stable, and easily control the quality of hot stamping.
The above are just a few of the main factors affecting the quality of bronzing, and these factors are not isolated from each other, and they are mutually restrained. It is determined that these factors are based on the hot stamping suitability of the anodized aluminum and the characteristics of the substrate, and the optimum pressure is determined by the graphic structure, area and hot stamping speed of the hot stamping plate, and finally the appropriate hot stamping temperature is adjusted. The basic starting point should be hot stamping with as uniform, moderate pressure as possible, lower temperature and relatively stable hot stamping speed to achieve clear, clean, smooth, high gloss, no dirt, no blisters. Good results.