Card embossing
In printing production, the main products of embossing are: embossed business cards, embossed cards, embossed folders for card making...
Card embossing is a post-printing processing method that aims to make a certain part of the printed product stand out, create a three-dimensional effect, and make the product more attractive.
There are two general ways to achieve the embossing effect:
1. Printing embossing method: Place the card together with the pre-designed embossing plate on a press for pressing. Applying a certain amount of pressure transfers the pattern and texture on the embossed plate to the surface of the card.
2. Flexographic embossing method: The flexographic plate creates the embossed pattern and texture. The printing process involves placing the flexographic plate on the card and pressing it with a printing press to achieve the embossing effect.
Packaging, printing, books, greeting cards, clothing tags, and other fields widely use card embossing technology. For example, in the packaging industry, embossing technology can improve the grade and texture of products such as packaging boxes and packaging bags; in the printing industry, embossing technology is often used to make high-end business cards, invitations, greeting cards, invitations, and so on. The embossing effect can make the text or graphics more prominent, as well as increase the layering and three-dimensional sense of the overall design.
Note that choosing the right paper for embossing is essential for producing embossing effects. Generally speaking, thicker and better-textured paper is more suitable for embossing. Furthermore, the choice of plate material is critical. Zinc plates and copper plates are commonly used. Zinc plate is appropriate for steel printing, whereas copper plate can provide better layering. Furthermore, the concave and convex processes must consider the depth and angle of the concave and convex to achieve the best visual effect.