Rotogravure
Printing Machine carries out the process of
engraving image onto image carrier in the name of intaglio printing.
This Digital printing machine
makes use of rotary printing press and is widely used for various
commercial purposes including cardboard packaging, printing of
postcards and magazines etc… during this process, ink is directly
applied to cylinder which is then transferred to substrate. A single
printing unit comprises of the following components:
- A dryer
- Impression roller
- Doctor blade assembly
- Ink fountain
- Gravure cylinder (otherwise known as engraved cylinder) with varying circumference
The major
characteristic feature of this Rotogravure is its outstanding density
range which makes it, the better choice for photography and fine art
reproduction. This industrial printing mechanism is capable enough to
deliver enhanced quality of printing experience. One can make use of
this printing more efficiently in long-run magazines that exceed more
than 1 million orders like furniture laminates, wall papers,
advertisement inserts in newspapers, consumer packaging, catalogs for
mail order etc…where one need great consistency and high quality.
The
additional advantage of this Digital printing machine is its highly flexible packaging
efficiency. Various substrates like BOPP, Polyester, Polypropylene
and polyethylene which are available at varying thickness between 10
and 30 micrometers. Various other appreciable features are:
- Very low cost running
- Unbelievably high volume of production
- Reproduction of excellent quality image
- Extended self-life of printing cylinders that can go through maximum runs without the problem of image degradation.
The
disadvantages of this Rotogravure Printing Machine are:
- High initial investment
- Millions of copies should be made to make profit
- Rasterized texts and lines
- Cylinder preparation takes very long time
Overall,
this machine is one of the finest invention by man.