Screen Printing vs Pad Printing

sparta · Post by **sparta** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:03 am

My company has recently started pad printing as an add-on to our existing product line.

My question to you is "Is it possible to pad print a logo and have it's resulting strength be as strong as a screen printed logo?"

We may be doing our ink mixtures incorrectly but I don't think so. When we print on glassware (be it stainless steel, ceramic, or glass), you cannot scratch it off using your nails but you can get it off if you use a sharp object like a metal ruler. Samples of screen printed items won't scratch off at all.

Is it maybe the type of ink (CG ink from Ink Cups)? Could it be a temerature issue of the items before printing? We're at a loss due to our limited experience.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Greg

padprinterfla · Post by **padprinterfla** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 11:39 pm

Greg,
I have e-mailed you some information. Please contact me directly.
Thanks,
Ruben Velazquez

sparta · Post by **sparta** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:59 pm

I got your email today ... thank you.

I'll respond to it shortly.