HOT STAMPINGHOT STAMPING

Chris CassChris Cass

Mike DanylkoMike Danylko

Bryan HaringBryan Haring

HistoryHistory

July 24th, 1892July 24th, 1892 Dr Ernest Oeser first patented production of Dr Ernest Oeser first patented production of

both gold and colored stamping foils both gold and colored stamping foils 23 carat gold or bronze 23 carat gold or bronze

19651965 LABELMEN MACHINERY CO., LTDLABELMEN MACHINERY CO., LTD

First 2 color label printing pressFirst 2 color label printing press

Technology advanced from thereTechnology advanced from there

What Is Hot StampingWhat Is Hot Stamping

Dry printing processDry printing process

Metallic or color pigment transferredMetallic or color pigment transferred Heat and pressureHeat and pressure Releases foil to part permanentlyReleases foil to part permanently

ProcessProcess

Heat headHeat head 100-170100-170OOCC Foil and part in plastic stateFoil and part in plastic state

Dwell TimeDwell Time Just above incomplete transferJust above incomplete transfer

PressurePressure Stripping TimeStripping Time

Process ExampleProcess Example

What Can Be Hot What Can Be Hot StampedStamped

PaperPaper

LeatherLeather

Most PlasticsMost Plastics

TextilesTextiles Satin ribbonSatin ribbon NylonNylon

What Can Be Hot What Can Be Hot Stamped (Cont’d)Stamped (Cont’d)

Synthetic PapersSynthetic Papers Sheeted filmsSheeted films LaminatesLaminates

Equipment NeededEquipment Needed

Product requiring Product requiring printing printing

MachineMachine VerticalVertical Roll onRoll on PeripheralPeripheral CustomCustom

Equipment NeededEquipment Needed(Cont’d)(Cont’d)

DieDie Metal diesMetal dies

MagnesiumMagnesium CopperCopper BrassBrass SteelSteel LeadLead

Silicone Rubber DiesSilicone Rubber Dies

Equipment NeededEquipment Needed(Cont’d)(Cont’d)

FoilsFoils Metallized foil Metallized foil Pigment foil Pigment foil Scratch-offScratch-off Magnetic StripeMagnetic Stripe Holographic Foil Holographic Foil

Costs of Hot StampingCosts of Hot Stamping

Costs will vary with each applicationCosts will vary with each application Die Die

$20 for 1 inch x 1 inch and up$20 for 1 inch x 1 inch and up

MachineMachine $500 and up$500 and up

FoilsFoils $10 and up$10 and up

Advantages of Hot StampingAdvantages of Hot Stamping

Adds value Adds value DurableDurable Cost effectiveCost effective Aesthetically appealingAesthetically appealing No ink mixingNo ink mixing

AdvantagesAdvantages (Cont’d) (Cont’d)

Immediately ready for handling and packingImmediately ready for handling and packing Can hot stamp thermoset and thermoplasticsCan hot stamp thermoset and thermoplastics Only method permanent gold and silver metallic Only method permanent gold and silver metallic

graphics producedgraphics produced Wide variety of styles Wide variety of styles

Gloss Gloss Pigment colorsPigment colors HologramHologram Wood grainWood grain OthersOthers

AdvantagesAdvantages (Cont’d) (Cont’d)

EfficientEfficient Clean processClean process Ease of operationEase of operation ConsistencyConsistency Permanent- excellent abrasion resistancePermanent- excellent abrasion resistance

Disadvantages of Hot StampingDisadvantages of Hot Stamping

Limited in qualityLimited in quality Equipment costEquipment cost A moderate learning curve A moderate learning curve

With experience comes improvementWith experience comes improvement

ConclusionConclusion

Excellent Value addedExcellent Value added AttractiveAttractive

Low costLow cost Usable under most circumstancesUsable under most circumstances