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Pictaflex 3 Dimensional Colour Printing

 
  A new technology allowing the full colour printing of three dimensional objects. In a few simple steps, objects from many different materials can be decorated in full colour – even with photographic images!  
Pictaflex PF420 Vacuum Press
Pictaflex PF420 Vacuum Press

Pictaflex PF480 Vacuum Press

 

 

This exciting new technology allows any three dimensional object to be printed in full colour quickly and inexpensively.

It only takes a few simple steps to create perfectly coloured objects:

  • Create your image on a computer. This could be a photograph, drawing, text or random pattern.
  • Print your image from your computer onto Pictaflex film, using a suitable inkjet printer loaded with Pictaflex inks.
  • If necessary, apply a clear lacquer coating to the part to be printed and cure in a warm oven. Certain materials (eg PBT, PC plastic), can be printed directly. Other materials, (eg ceramics, glass, ABS) plastic, will need to be lacquered before printing.
  • Load the part to be printed into the Pictaflex press, along with the printed Pictaflex film.
  • The machine runs through an automatic cycle, wrapping the film around the part and transferring the pattern using dye diffusion technology.
  • Once the cycle has finished, the part can be unloaded and used straight away.

Pictaflex can also be used to produce 2 dimensional prints onto suitable materials.

The possibilities for Pictaflex printing are almost endless, including:

  • Ceramic plates and Glassware
  • Sporting Goods, for example knee and elbow protection pads
  • Jewellery
  • Eyewear
  • Footwear
  • Light Switch Bezels
  PF420 Mounted on Stand with Castors and integrated Material Shredder
Light Switch Bezels Switch Bezels Ceramic Plates Ceramic Plates Football Boots Football Boots
Car Panels Car Panels Glass Bowls Glass Bowls Plaques Plaques
 

 

For further information on the Pictaflex printing process, please contact our Technical Sales team on 01269 590530 or or email pictaflex@crclarke.co.uk.

Pictaflex™ is a trademark of Imperial Chemical Industries PLC