Everything You Need To Know About Corrugated Printing Plates And Dies!

There is no doubt that adding unique images or idiosyncratic lettering to your packaging and corrugated boxes can promptly attract the eye and create an incredible impression. But the process of getting those designs onto your boxes can be complicated.

If you are looking for ways to get attractive designs onto your boxes, then corrugated plates and printing dies are the best options for you. By using these printing plates and dies, you can produce high-quality images at an affordable unit cost.   

Here are some essential points of how corrugated printing plates work and how they are a great choice for your needs. Let’s take a glance:

How Do Corrugated Printing Plates Work?

For eras, printmaking has been a recognized art form. It is ideal for most box types, shapes, and dimensions, including die-cut cardboard printing. Corrugated box printing plates function similarly to how images are produced on paper by rubber stamps or engraved wooden blocks. When a corrugated printing plate comes into touch with a substrate, it absorbs ink. The raised image of the plate is then replicated on the new surface using the ink that has been transferred there. We refer to this procedure as flexographic printing.  

Every image and color that you want to add to your box needs an individual plate. Many printing companies will only accept orders for large quantities because creating custom images can be a complicated process involving multiple plates.  

What Are Corrugated Printing Plates Made of?

Usually constructed of rubber or flexible plastic, a corrugated printing plate has a raised design on its surface that absorbs a small amount of ink. Metal is also used for making printing plates. There are also some materials that are used for commercial printing plates, such as:

Sheets of flexible metals such as aluminum

 1. Silicone

 2. Rubber

 3. Soft plastics

 4. Paper

 5.  Fabric

What Is a Printing Die?

A printing die is a thin steel-tipped blade that is used for creating a pattern in the printing process. With the help of a printing die, you can give your product any shape both simple and complex according to your needs. These dies work like cookie-cutters and can be used to add details or definitions to the products created using printing plates.    

Conclusion:

If you are in the market to get branded boxes for your product or shipping, corrugated plates, and printing dies can be just the solution you have been looking for. Reach out to PlateCrafters if you want to learn more about which printing process is right for your needs.