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Method of making a patterned flexographic printing plate

A technology of patterning and printing plates, applied in the analog field, which can solve problems such as regular replacement

Active Publication Date: 2022-04-26
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
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However, selective masking requires precise equipment control and often harsh solvents are used in the wash steps
Another option is to use continuous rolls of textured cast film; however, such rolls require separate web handling equipment and the roll must be replaced periodically
Therefore, these methods of imparting micro-scale patterns to films have drawbacks

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[0017] figure 1 is a flowchart illustrating steps in a method 100 of manufacturing a patterned flexographic printing plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Step 101 includes providing a flexible patterned substrate, such as a bonded Figure 2A mentioned. Step 102 includes providing an uncured soft photopolymer sheet, such as a bonded Figure 2B mentioned. Step 103 involves curing one side of the board, such as bonding Figure 2C mentioned. Step 104 includes removing the mask from the board, such as bonding Figure 2D mentioned. Step 105 includes processing the board, such as bonding Figure 2E mentioned. Step 106 includes embossing the substrate into the board, such as bonding Figure 2F and Figure 2G mentioned. Step 107 involves partially curing one side of the board, such as bonding Figure 2H mentioned. Step 108 includes removing the substrate from the board, such as bonding Figure 2I mentioned. Step 109 includes fully curing the board,...

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The present invention provides an analog method of fabricating a patterned flexographic printing plate comprising embossing a flexible patterned substrate into an uncured soft photopolymer sheet to form the patterned flexographic printing plate .

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a method of fabricating a patterned flexographic printing plate, and more particularly to an analog method in which a flexible patterned substrate is embossed into an uncured soft polymer. Background technique [0002] Films for products and packages can benefit from micro-scale patterns. Such patterns may provide various effects, such as: optical effects (eg, lenticular effects, holographic effects), tactile effects (eg, perceived softness), and / or functional effects (eg, surface properties). There are a number of different ways of imparting microscale patterns to films. Known methods are to impart such patterns using curable coatings and patterning equipment. [0003] This approach can be employed in several ways. One way is to use a rigid (or semi-rigid) printing plate (such as a metal plate) with an etched or engraved relief; however, such plates can be expensive. Another way is to use polymer printin...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G03F7/00
CPCG03F7/0002B23K26/361B23K2103/172B23K26/362B23K26/402B29C59/02B29C59/04B29L2031/767B41C1/00
Inventor 爱德华·丹尼尔·泰斯三世斯科特·大卫·霍奇伯格
Owner PROCTER & GAMBLE CO