Pad printing is a printing technique where a flexible silicone cassette is used to transfer ink from an engraved base plate (cliché) to the product or material.
This process is popular for printing on small and irregular objects.
In pad printing, we create the ink impression by printing on a silicone pad over an engraved base plate containing ink. The silicone of the pad makes it very flexible and this is the key to the success and popularity of pad printing.
The required design/pattern/logo is engraved on the base plate. This is an essential part of the process: only high quality plates will produce high quality prints. Panels can be created using a variety of techniques, from photoengraving to laser cutting.
The engraved area of the plate is filled with ink. Any residue or excess ink on the surface will be removed.
The inked illustrations are transferred to the pad.
The pad is pressed onto the material to be printed.
The best thing about pad printing is its flexibility, which allows to shape even the most irregular surfaces while leaving a clear and detailed printed image.
Pad printing offers many possibilities to print your message on the smallest, most irregular and rough surfaces. From golf clubs, advertising items, drops, pens, ulleres, etc., pad printing is the solution to the most difficult printing problems.
Pad printing can be used to print on almost any material: metal, plastic, glass and wood.
It is economical, which makes pad printing a practical option for many companies. It achieves a clean and quality finish on small, irregular and fragile objects.
It is perfect for product customization.
You can work with different colors.
This technique is especially useful for printing company logos on promotional gifts. The low cost and accessibility of pad printing has become a competitive way to personalize a wide range of corporate gifts.
