The Flexo Primer, 2nd Ed. offers a short, illustrated, non-technical introduction to the flexographic printing process, providing explanations and definitions that can be understood by non-printers — it provides a straightforward reference to the current technology, processes, and terminology associated with flexographic printing. This primer begins with an overview of printing processes in general, followed by discussions of inks, substrates, plates, and presses specific to flexography. A glossary of commonly used terms is provided. A valuable training tool.

From the Preface: “Flexography is a printing process that has come of age. Named for the flexible plates it employs, flexo provides outstanding quality and superior performance for many printing applications. It is especially popular today in the packaging industry and enjoys expanding market opportunities...I hope this book is a testament to the diversity, complexity, technology, and production quality of today's industry.”

Target Audience: Written for the general reader who wishes to better understand the flexographic process.

Table of Contents:

The Printing Processes

Introduction to Flexography

Flexography Workflow

Reproducing Tones and Colors

Ink Metering Systems

Inks for Flexography

Substrates

The Plate

Plate Mounting

The Presses

Each Application Is a System

In-Line Converting

Trends and the Future

Glossary

Index