Saturday, 19 April 2014

Cardboard Packaging

The production process carton is not as simple as it may seem at first glance. However, for any large printing company, for example, like Gulliver, is a well-oiled production of packaging process, which consists of certain phases of production. First of all, is being developed for future design package, ie simulated design of future boxes, matched the color, pattern, etc. At this stage It is also important to determine the type of cardboard. Choose the type of packaging board depends on the size and weight of the goods to be packed.

It should also consider the cost of the selected material, so that eventually it did not exceed the cost of the product itself. On the final cost of the package is greatly influenced by mass or exclusivity factor. Bulk carton, usually produced on an assembly line, and exclusive hand-built. Very often to personalize and presentable appearance carton using various printing techniques. Coating, full or selective, not only improves the appearance but also protects the board from moisture, minor scratches, thereby improving its durability. Depending on process requirements and pricing policies, you can choose the type of varnish.

There are three types of varnish: UV varnish, waterborne, blanket. To make relief parts of the image on the cardboard packaging used embossing technique. Stamping must be making a special plate. Lamination is used to protect the package from moisture. Films used in the lamination and are different in thickness and appearance: matte, glossy. We should not forget about the process of lamination, which allows to apply in the manufacture of multilayer printed products. The final step in the production of cardboard packaging are creasing, cutting and gluing of the box. Full article ...

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