2. Select the appropriate anodized aluminum model according to the different substrates

The structure of anodized aluminum has 5 layers, namely: polyester film layer, peeling layer, color layer (protective layer), aluminum layer and adhesive layer. There are many types of anodized aluminum, the common ones are No. 1, No. 2, No. 8, No. 12, No. 15, etc. In addition to gold, there are dozens of colors such as silver, blue, brown-red, green, and red. The selection of anodized aluminum should not only choose the appropriate color, but also choose the corresponding model according to the different substrates. Different models have different properties and range of materials suitable for ironing. Under normal circumstances, No. 8 is used most for hot stamping of paper products, because No. 8 anodized aluminum has moderate adhesion and good gloss, which is more suitable for general printing paper or varnished paper and varnished cloth for hot stamping. If you are hot stamping on hard plastic, you should choose other corresponding models, such as 15-gauge anodized aluminum.

The quality of anodized aluminum is mainly checked by visual inspection and hand feel, such as checking the color, brightness and trachoma of anodized aluminum. Good quality anodized aluminum requires uniform color, smooth after hot stamping, and no trachoma. The fastness and tightness of anodized aluminum can generally be checked by rubbing it by hand, or by sticking the surface layer with transparent tape. If the anodized aluminum is not easy to fall off, it means that the fastness and tightness are good, and it is more suitable for hot stamping small text patterns, and it is not easy to paste the plate during hot stamping; It can be used for hot stamping with sparse pictures and texts; in addition, pay attention to the broken ends of anodized aluminum, the less broken ends, the better.

The hot stamping plate manufacturer reminds that the anodized aluminum must be properly stored, and it should be stored in a ventilated and dry place. Period of use.

3. Hot stamping plate production

The hot stamping plate generally has copper plate, zinc plate and resin plate. Relatively speaking, the copper plate is the best, the zinc plate is moderate, and the resin plate is slightly worse. Therefore, for fine hot stamping, copper plate should be used as much as possible. For the hot stamping plate, it is required to have a flat surface, clear graphic lines, smooth edges, and no pits and burrs. If the surface is slightly uneven or slightly scratched or fluffed, it can be gently wiped with fine charcoal to make it smooth and smooth. The depth of the hot stamping plate should be slightly deeper, at least 0.6mm or more, and the slope should be about 70° to ensure that the hot stamping graphics are clear, reduce the occurrence of contiguous films and paste, and improve the print durability. The design of hot stamped text, lines and patterns is very particular. Graphics and texts should be as moderate in thickness and density as possible. If they are too small or too thin, it will be easy to miss the strokes; if they are too thick and dense, it will be easy to paste.

4. Control the hot stamping temperature

The hot stamping temperature has a great influence on the melting degree of the hot melt silicone resin peeling layer and the adhesive. The hot stamping temperature must not be lower than the lower limit of the temperature resistance range of the anodized aluminum, which is the minimum temperature to ensure the melting of the anodized aluminum adhesive layer.

If the temperature is too low, the melting will be insufficient, which will cause the hot stamping to fail or not be strong, making the imprint not strong, incomplete, missing pens or scratches or flowers; and if the temperature is too high, the melting will be excessive, causing adhesion around the imprint. The anodized aluminum also melts and falls off to produce paste. At the same time, high temperature will also cause oxidative polymerization of synthetic resins and dyes in the color layer, foaming or fogging in the imprint, and oxidation of the surface of the aluminum layer and protective layer, which will reduce the hot stamping product. Brightness or loss of metallic luster. Generally speaking, the electric heating temperature should be adjusted between 80 and 180 °C. The larger the hot stamping area, the higher the electric heating temperature; otherwise, it is lower. The specific situation should be determined according to various factors such as the actual temperature of the printing plate, the type of anodized aluminum, and the graphics and text conditions. Usually, the most suitable temperature should be found by trial ironing, and the clear graphics and text lines should be embossed at the lowest temperature. as standard.

5. To reasonably master the stamping pressure

The hot stamping pressure has a great relationship with the adhesion fastness of anodized aluminum. Even if the temperature is suitable, if the pressure is insufficient, the anodized aluminum and the substrate cannot be firmly adhered, or the phenomenon such as color fading and imprinting will occur; on the contrary, if the pressure is too high, the compression deformation of the gasket and the substrate will be too large, resulting in paste The plate or print becomes thicker. Therefore, the hot stamping pressure should be carefully adjusted.

When setting the hot stamping pressure, you should mainly consider: the properties of anodized aluminum, the hot stamping temperature, the hot stamping speed, the substrate, etc. Generally speaking, when the paper is strong, smooth, the printed ink layer is thick, and the hot stamping temperature is high and the vehicle speed is slow, the hot stamping pressure should be smaller; otherwise, it should be larger. In addition, similar to the liner for hot stamping, it should also be noted that for smooth paper, such as: coated paper, glass cardboard, it is best to use rigid liner paper, so that the obtained imprint is clearer; on the contrary, for poor smoothness , Rougher paper, the pad should be softer, especially when the hot stamping area is large. In addition, the hot stamping pressure must be uniform. If it is found that the local hot stamping cannot be applied or the flax is produced during the trial printing, it may be that the pressure here is uneven. You can put tissue paper on the flat plate at this place to make appropriate adjustments.

6. The hot stamping speed should be as constant as possible

The contact time is proportional to the hot stamping fastness under certain conditions, and the hot stamping speed determines the contact time between the anodized aluminum and the substrate. The hot stamping speed is slow, the contact time between the anodized aluminum and the substrate is long, and the bonding is relatively firm, which is conducive to hot stamping; on the contrary, the hot stamping speed is fast, and the hot stamping contact time is short, and the hot-melt silicone resin layer and adhesive of the anodized aluminum are If it is not completely melted, it will cause the hot stamping to fail or the imprint to become blurred. Of course, the hot stamping speed must also be adapted to the pressure and temperature. If the hot stamping speed increases, the temperature and pressure should also be appropriately increased.