Laser engraved anilox rolls

Lasers literally revolutionized the anilox industry, and the exponential improvements in ink control at press in turn, vitalized the flexo industry. For the past 20 years, anilox manufacturers have been tweaking and honing the process in pursuit of the perfect sweetheart anilox roll. The best conventional wisdom defines that roll as having a dynamically balanced base to eliminate press vibration. It would also have a surface that is dense and durable, and can be exactingly engraved with cells that have high, predictable volumes and superb release characteristics.