Why use CTV “right away” in flexography
How the new CTV method for colour tone value measurement works and what are its advantages in the flexo process.Read my article that was published on Converting magazine.
Halftones
Discover the new Natural Plate Compensation Curves for flexography
Natural Plate Compensation (NPC) curves are a new and simplified method designed to determine and apply plate compensation curves within any flexographic workflow. This method provides smooth transitions and equidistant tone values directly within the compensation curves by making best use of measurements according to ISO 20654:2017 – Graphic technology – Measurement and calculation of …
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It’s time to change the way we measure dot percentage!
Measurement is the basis of process control. The measurement of dot area coverage or dot percentage is fundamental to define the characteristics of our printing system, to calculate compensations of tonal values for plate making and, finally, to control the production.In 2017, a new method for the calculation of dot area percentage was introduced. ISO …
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Similar names, different meanings
Have you ever come across any terms that have a similar name but express different concepts?Halftones and midtones: do they refer to anything that stays in the middle of something?And what about trap and trapping?
Do you know what is your minimum dot?
A short video to explain the meaning of minimum dot and why it is one important information to describe the characteristics of your flexographic printing condition.
How to correctly describe the engraving specifications of anilox rolls?
What are the correct units of measure to describe the engraving specifications of anilox rolls?I hope this short video serves to clarify this aspect with correct terminology.
What are the ideal screening angles for flexo?
A short video on the reasons why in flexography it is necessary to use specific angles for the halftone screens.