The name gives a big clue to how pad printing works. The process involves transferring ink from a silicone pad onto the item you want printed. You could think of it as like those stamps you probably used to make crafts when you were a kid – though obviously professional pad printing is much more sophisticated!

The pad printing machine holds both the pad and the product steady and then presses the pad into an ink plate, which has been tailored to the shape of your logo or artwork. The pad is then pressed onto the object and left to air dry. It’s pretty straightforward.

Pad printing is a relatively modern process, especially when compared to screen printing, which dates back centuries and is often preferred as it makes it easier to print unusual shaped objects.

Pros and cons of Syringe Pad Printing Machine
One of the main advantages of using pad printing is that you can use it to print on three dimensional surfaces and products of all shapes and sizes. It doesn’t matter if your items are curved or have an uneven surface, using this printing method will still achieve a quality print.

Pad printing is also suitable for delicate and mechanically sensitive products. If you need to print fine subjects, you will find that the resolution of pad printing is far better than that of screen printing.

Many companies actually choose to run their own pad printing operations in-house, as set-up costs are fairly low. Not only that but pad printing equipment doesn’t take up much room and the process is fairly simply to learn.

While pad printing is great for achieving accurate results, it is slightly limited in terms of speed. You usually have to apply multiple colours separately, so there is a slight risk of registration. However in terms of reliability and versatility, you really can’t beat it!

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