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Q. What surfaces and shapes can Pad Printing Technology print on?
A. We can print on just about any surface and irregular shapes. Please see our list of surfaces or contact us for any questions you may have regarding surfaces and shapes.
Q. Does Pad Printing Technology print on medical parts?
A. Yes, medical pad printing and laser marking are one of our strongest specialties.
Q. Do you print on polyethylene and polypropylene as well as other copolymers requiring pretreatment?
A. Yes, we use flaming and pre-cleaning with coupling agents to print on these polymers.
Q. Do you provide assembly and packaging?
A. Yes, we provide packaging and assembly along with drop shipping. This relieves the customer of handling the printed part and therefore reduces damage.
Q. Is your Q and A department set up to provide a certificate of compliance on all printing process?
A. Yes. Pad Printing Technology establishes a standard of procedure for all jobs. A certificate of compliance is issued for all printed parts.
Q. Can you print on glass?
A. Yes, we can print up to six colors on glass.
Q. Can you print on all textured surfaces?
A. Many textures are simply too deep or have too fine a grain to be covered. It is best to choose the texture and determine its printability before building the mold. Click here for a list of surfaces.
Q. When designing a new product, why should I consult the printer first?
A. The printer can guide you in the selection of material and the surface texture to be sure it meets your printing demands. The printer, armed with your requirement, can best help you on your decorating choices.
Q. What is your artwork requirement?
A. Because each job is custom, please call us before you design the artwork. You can then send your files electronically to us. We prefer a PDF file for proofing in a VECTOR format. Please be sure to include any fonts that you have used or convert them to paths or outlines. It is also important to provide your artwork at 100% scale and as a black and white. If your artwork is to print in color, please specify the color separately. TIFF, JPEG and BMP files are not acceptable formats for pad printing.
If you have any questions that have not been covered here, please contact us.
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