About this event
Screening is a critical factor in print quality
This is part one of a two part series on screening for flexography.
In this “introductory level” presentation, we’ll look at some of the basics for flexo screening – including resolution, dot shapes, screen screen angles moires and more.
Well conclude with a look at transitional (AM / FM) screens as well as cell patterns designed for ink transfer.
Key Take-Aways
- Colors are reproduced on a flexo press by “screens” of halftone dots of different sizes.
- The basic parameters of a screen are the dot shape, screen ruling, and the screen angle.
- The CTP device resolution has an impact on dot quality.
- Two screening categories are AM and FM. Screens that combine these two are called transitional or “hybrid” screens.
- Screens can be made to transfer ink more uniformly buy imaging smaller “cells” into the larger dots.
You can also replay part 2 right now!
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Guest speaker
Robert Bruce Flexo Product Manager @ EskoG
With more than 30 years’ experience in the industry, Robert is an expert in the flexographic process and technology. Joining Esko more than a decade ago, he has been a member of the Flexo Product Management Team for the last couple of years.
Esko
Automate. Connect. Accelerate.Esko products empower teams to support and manage the packaging design and print processes for brand owners, retailers, pre-media and trade shops, manufacturers, and converters.
