Making Flexo Stronger: FTA’s Focus at 50

FIRST and FQC Session

Print trials, their tribulations, the data generated and the results analysis took center stage. Brett Kilhenny of Rogers Corp., presented findings of a study to understand and predict print performance through analysis of physical properties of the plate and mounting tape. Bill Pope, FTA’s technical director, briefed the audience on an FQC study into the measurement of color on transparent or translucent substrates. Research supports claims that plate resiliency is critical to minimizing press bounce issues, claimed Rodrigo Yamaguchi of MacDermid. Variables to consider are plate, tape, speed and impression.