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It is no secret that adding unique images or different lettering to your packaging can instantly capture the attention and create a lasting impression. However, the method of printing those images onto your boxes may not always be obvious.  Using printing plates and dies is one of the best methods for producing premium-quality images. Here are some essential points of how printing dies and plates work and why they might be a perfect choice for your needs. How Do Printing Plates Work? Printing has been an art form for centuries. Corrugated box printing plates function similarly to how images are produced on paper by rubber stamps or engraved wooden blocks. When the printing plate makes contact with the substrate, it takes ink. Then the ink is transferred onto the new surface and creates a reproduction of the plate’s raised image. This printing process is known as flexographic printing.       You need a separate plate for each image that you want to add to y...