Embossing is a special technology for applying an image to the material with a cliche under the pressure of thermal phase. As a result, the image is obtained as depressed or raised. May be hot or cold. The main scope is the individualization of souvenir products (diaries, books, folders, organizers, etc.). There are several types of embossing: Congress, Dumplings embossing, stamping foil.
We understand the technique
Package embossing (blind) - cliches embossing made of magnesium or brass with a flat pressing surface. A stamp, printed elements, presses the image, thereby creating its relief.
It is possible to simultaneously staining the depressed image using a special film that gives the shade of the indulged inacint.
A variety of such a blind embossing is the processing of the "dice", in other words, a significant surface area for the purpose of primary smoothing of an uneven, coarse surface to prepare for another embossing type (for example, a foil embossed).
For dumplings, small-scale pancakes are used (usually these are metals like magnesium, copper, zinc, brass).
Note! Due to the complexity of cliche manufacturer, embossing at home is made using ready-made stamps.
The blockage embossing allows you to achieve printeer even the smallest details, which allows you to create purely individual images.
Usually this kind of embossing does not require additional equipment. But to impart a glitter glitter, the prints are possible a pancake embossing with foil. The essence of the method is that a special foil is placed between the hot stamp and the basis, which fell into an embossed material.
Manufacturing technology
Dumplings can be performed on hot or cold technology. With hot embossed, the upper layers of the base are being burned, which contributes to greater durability of the drawing.
This method is well suited for working on the skin, but is not at all effective for thin materials (folders, documents, paper).
Embossing is performed by using a special press.
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Press are large, typographical (used in industry) or compact (for small businesses and private use) as in the photo.
With the help of such a press, it is possible to perform not only a blockage embossing, but also hot stamping with foil, Congreth. Materials that can be used as a basis are also varied (wood, leather, paper, plastic, fabric).
In the household conditions it is also possible to make stamps for relief printing. Sometimes for embossing on a thin material (up to 0.8-1.2 mm), it can be performed even with an iron.
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