CSW, Inc. is rolling out a unique, new flexographic plate solution which removes many of the print limitations inherent to the flexo plate manufacturing process. Their Gen2 Digital Printing Plate System uses a combination of digital workflow, patented exposure and processing method and HD screening which delivers tangible benefits to flexo converters and packaging buyers.CSWs Gen2 Digital Plate System allows for extremely smooth gradations, with vignettes fading to 0.6% dots – without compromising plate strength, longevity or consistency. Flexographers can print up to 212 lpi on 900 aniloxes for wide web and 170 lpi on 660 aniloxes for direct corrugated printing, with no capital investment in new equipment. Everyday line-work benefits from more open mid-tones and shadows, crisper reverses and better reproduction of fine details and text.
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