FLEXO :
COMBINATION PRINTING
Arwan Siregar
Definition
'Flexography' (often abbreviated to flexo) is a form of printing process which
utilizes a flexible relief plate that can be used for printing on almost any type of
substrate including plastic, metallic films, cellophane, and paper
anilox
Gear
plate
Rubber roll
‘Combination printing’ consists of grouping various printing and converting
processes in-line.
The processes used can include flexo, screen, letterpress, offset, gravure, hot
foil stamping, cold foil stamping, and embossing.
end users are continually looking for ways to make their
product stand out from the competition on supermarket
shelves (Eye catching graphics)
enhancements in printing presses,
inks, substrates; and other materials
offer customers a multitude of image
enhancing options while optimising
throughput
Combination Printing
Combination Process
OFF LINE ON LINE
Print flexo+ Print flexo +
Print screen Print screen
Hot foil/
Hot Foil
cold foil
Laminate Laminate
Die cutting/ Die cutting/
Sheeter Sheeter
Flexo Technology
FLEXO LAMINATE/
PLATE FOIL
DELAM
MATERIAL MAGNETIC
UV INK SCREEN ROLL/SHEET
(FILM/PAPER) CUTTER
•User friendly with the integration of a mobile control panel with touch-screen
•Full range of applications from cardboard through to flexible packaging and
mono-foil labels
•Reduced set up and change over times.
•Hot Foil Stamping
•Cold Foil Stamping
•Screen Printing