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Specialist Services
Hot Foiling Services for:
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A Modern Hot Foil Stamping Machine |
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Our intention here is to provide an overview of the hot foil printing process - what it is and its applications, and to describe the component parts of the process.
Hot foil printing, sometimes also known as foil blocking or hot foil blocking is a high added value dry printing process in which the image is transferred to the surface to be printed by a combination of heat and pressure. To hot foil print, the block is mounted in the print head of the machine, and heated to the appropriate temperature. The material or object to be printed is next positioned on the table of the machine. Finally the two are brought together with some pressure, and with the foil between. The combination of heat and pressure releases the pigment from the foil and transfers the image to the printed surface. It can be used to produce true 'reflective metal' printing, and other effects impossible with ink based systems. As a result, hot foil printing can be used to enhance and add value to conventionally printed stationery, greetings cards, certificates etc. Being a dry process, there are no problems with fumes or solvent vapours, or mixing inks, and the printed goods can be handled immediately. The printed image is 100% opaque. It can be very economical in short run printing. 
Hot stamping foils available for decorative printing. The Print Studio Ltd: - |
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