What are the usual printing methods for printing product pattern logos in our factory?

1. Silk screen printing (Silk screen printing)
Principle: Silk screening is a printing method that transfers ink to the substrate through holes in the screen plate.

Vorteil:
The cost is low and the price is relatively cheap. The printing method is suitable for mass production and improves production and printing efficiency.
Can be printed on various materials such as paper, fabric, plastic, metal, etc. Therefore, the plastic water cups and stainless steel water cups produced in our factory can be printed in this way.
The printing ink layer is thick and colorful, which meets your different needs and has good durability. It is a very good choice for printing methods.

shortcoming:
The plate making process is relatively complicated and is not suitable for small batch production. Therefore, there are certain requirements for the quantity of orders in our factory.
Low accuracy and is not suitable for high-precision pattern printing. If you have high precision requirements to pursue high-quality printing patterns, you can choose other printing methods.
It is more troublesome to clean the screen when changing the color.

2. UV-Druck
Principle: UV printing uses ultraviolet curing ink, and after printing, the ink is quickly cured by irradiating it with UV lamps. Make sure the printed pattern will be longer than conventional screen printing. This allows UV-printed patterned logo products to be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Vorteil:
Fast printing speed and high production efficiency.
High printing quality, bright colors and good details. High-quality printed pattern logo, you can choose it.
It is a good choice for environmentalism, and UV inks contain no solvents and reduces volatile organic compounds emissions.

shortcoming:
UV ink is priced higher and the equipment costs are higher, so choosing this printing method will make your product price relatively higher.
There are certain requirements for the material of the printing material, and not all materials are suitable for UV printing. You can consult according to the style you choose.

3. Thermal transfer
Principle: Thermal transfer is to first print the pattern onto the thermal transfer paper, and then transfer the pattern to the substrate by hot pressing.

Vorteil:
Printing of complex patterns and colors can be achieved.
It has a wide range of applications and can be transferred to various materials such as fabrics, ceramics, and metals.
The printing process is relatively simple and easy to operate.

shortcoming:
Printing costs are high, especially for small batch production.
High temperature and high pressure are required during thermal transfer, which may cause damage to certain materials. So it also depends on the style you choose to determine the printing method.
The pattern durability after transfer is relatively poor.

4. 3D printing
Principle: 3D printing is a manufacturing technology that builds three-dimensional objects by adding materials layer by layer.

Vorteil:
Highly customized, printing objects of complex geometric shapes.
No mold required, shortening production cycle.
High material utilization rate and reduce waste.

shortcoming:
The printing speed is slow and not suitable for mass production.
Equipment and materials are costly. Product costs increase accordingly
Printing accuracy and surface quality may not be as good as traditional printing methods.

Each printing method has its specific application scenarios and advantages, and which method to choose depends on the specific needs, budget and production conditions. Therefore, if you have product needs, you can contact our factory at any time. We have professional personnel who can communicate with you in a timely manner and give you certain professional suggestions. You can also recommend it according to your product needs and choose the appropriate printing method for customized production according to your needs.