An Insurance Policy to Proper Printing

"The doctor blade must be machined to the most exacting straightness and flatness tolerances to ensure the press operator can meter ink effectively with the lowest possible pressure settings on the doctor blade," said Anthony Foley, president, Converting Solutions Inc.

New technologies and trends

Although doctor blades have not dramatically changed in the past few years, there are some minute differences that, when added together, make a stronger, better product.