Thermographic printing is a multi-stage process. First, a printed paper drops off
the printing press onto a conveyor. The conveyor moves the sticky ink
underneath the thermograph powder which is shaken on top of the
entire sheet. The powder attaches to the wet ink. The extra powder
is then vacuumed up and stored for re-use. Next, the coated
sheet passes through
an oven with temperatures ranging from 900 to 1300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Laser-safe results in thermograph combines a specially formulated powder with an
ultraviolet light used to harden or cure the
raised stationery so it won't re-melt. This can take place on an in-line machine
or the conveyor of the thermograph machine combined with a retrofit unit. This is
the most productive and cost-effective procedure and produces a smoother finish
on fine lines of type, almost resembling genuine copper plate engraving.
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