Method of improving print performance in flexographic printing plates
US9720326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24521
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of making a relief image printing element from a photosensitive printing blank is provided. A photosensitive printing blank with a laser ablatable layer disposed on at least one photocurable layer is ablated with a laser to create an in situ mask. The printing blank is then exposed to at least one source of actinic radiation through the in situ mask to selectively cross link and cure portions of the photocurable layer. Diffusion of air into the at least one photocurable layer is limited during the exposing step and preferably at least one of the type, power and incident angle of illumination of the at least one source of actinic radiation is altered during the exposure step. The resulting relief image comprises a plurality of dots and a dot shape of the plurality of dots that provide optimal print performance on various substrates, including corrugated board.
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