Engineer Training Lesson 1 8 Substrates Engineer

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Engineer Training Context q What are the printing substrates? q Materials frequently used on signage market, their properties and applications. q Materials leading brands. q Substrates for Superjet. Confidential Substrates 2

Engineer Training What This Presentation Gives You q Knowledge about materials used by our customers. q Knowledge about customer applications and why they use a specific material for certain applications. q In the bottom line: better communication with customers, understanding their needs and problems. Confidential Substrates 3

Engineer Training Introduction q Substrates with paper liner (top cover) § Corrugated (fluted) carton § Compressed carton § Foam board q Plastic substrates § Polycarbonate § Foam PVC § Acrylic § Polypropylene § Aluminum Composite Materials § Polystyrene Confidential Substrates 4

Carton Engineer Training q What is liner? Types of liner. q What is flute? q Most popular flutes for FB 6700 (E, B, C, EB, BC). Thickness depends on flute type. q Compressed (non fluted) cartons. Confidential Substrates 5

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Engineer Training Main Features of Carton q Cheap q Easy to fabricate and mount q Light weight Confidential Substrates 7

Engineer Training Main Applications of Carton q Packaging q POP q Trade show booths, 3 dimensional shapes q Displays q Exhibits q Presentations q Models and prototypes q Signs q Theater pops q Window displays Confidential Substrates 8

Engineer Training Foam Board Foam board consists of polystyrene/polyurethane foam bonded between various high quality papers. It is available in a wide range of sheets size and thickness. Confidential Substrates 9

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Engineer Training Main Features of Foam Board q Easy to fabricate and mount q Light weight Confidential Substrates 11

Engineer Training Main Applications of Foam Board q Picture framing and mounting q POP q Displays q Exhibits q Presentations q Models and prototypes q Signs q Theater pops q Window displays q Trade show booths, 3 dimensional shapes Confidential Substrates 12

Engineer Training Plastics In the Beginning q The first product called Celluloid was created as the first commercial plastic. (1868) q The first photographic film was Celluloid (1882). q In the 1920’s, the big progress in development took place with the introduction of Vinyl and Nylon. Confidential Substrates 13

Engineer Training Polycarbonate sheets are as transparent as glass, but 200 times stronger while weighing 50% less. They provide the answer to virtually every covering and glazing application. Confidential Substrates 14

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Engineer Training Multi Wall Polycarbonate Multi wall polycarbonate sheets combine the superior characteristics of polycarbonate with the advantages offered by multi-wall design. This yields a light, strong, insulating, and attractive sheet for varied roofing, cladding, glazing, and other applications. Confidential Substrates 18

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Engineer Training Main Applications q Safety glazing q Protective shields q Bus stops and telephone booths q Roofs for building q Stadium roofing q Skylights q Transparent sound absorbing barriers for highways q Street advertisement lighting boxes q Can be transparent or opaque Confidential Substrates 22

Engineer Training Foamed PVC sheets are ideal for indoor and outdoor use in advertising, construction, and industry. PALIGHT sheets feature lightweight, durable, and versatile surfaces, which can be painted, printed, laminated, embossed, engraved, or milled. Confidential Substrates 23

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Engineer Training Main Features of Foamed PVC q Half the weight of rigid PVC q Same thickness at lower cost q Good mechanical properties q Easily worked with conventional tools q Low water absorption q High chemical resistance Confidential Substrates 28

Engineer Training Main Applications of Foamed PVC q Advertising – signs, displays, and exhibition boards. q Construction – models, interior decoration. Air conditioning ducts, etc. q Industry- control cabinets and panels, structures for corrosive environments, etc. Confidential Substrates 29

Engineer Training Acrylic Materials Came to the market in 1936. Acrylic is an extruded high quality acrylic sheet. Acrylic is more transparent than glass. Its inherent UV resistance makes it ideal for outdoor applications. Acrylic sheet can easily be formed, shaped, sawed, routed, and drilled. Confidential Substrates 30

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Engineer Training Main Features of Acrylic q Transparent – above 90% light transmission q Inherently UV resistant q Stronger than glass q Light weight q Easily formed and fabricated q Easy to mount q Good chemical resistance q Good thermal insulation Confidential Substrates 33

Engineer Training Main Applications of Acrylic q Glazing q Signs q Light fixtures q P. O. P. displays q Fabrications q Thermoforming Confidential Substrates 34

Engineer Training Polypropylene Corrugated twin-wall sheets, made from a polypropylene copolymer resin q Lightweight q Strong q Durable material Confidential Substrates 35

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Engineer Training Main Features of Polypropylene q Durable and long-lasting, yet flexible q FDA approved material for the food industry q Flame retardant q Resistant to water and dampness Confidential Substrates 38

Engineer Training Main Applications of Polypropylene q Retail, real estate, yard signs q P. O. P. Displays q Trade displays q Greenhouses q Mail boxes q Toys q Packaging for food q Decorator panels q Awnings Confidential Substrates 39

Engineer Training ACM (Aluminum Composite Materials) This is a lightweight but rigid and durable aluminum composite material (ACM) — two strong sheets of. 012" aluminum bonded to a thermoplastic core. The surface is coated with polyester. This weather-resistant material is ideal for a wide range of signage and exhibit/display applications. Confidential Substrates 40

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Engineer Training Main Features of ACM q Easy to fabricate and install q Versatile, complementary designs q Durable, rigid material q High weight to strength ratio Confidential Substrates 44

Engineer Training Main Applications of ACM q Interior and exterior signage q Exhibit/display q Point-of-purchase displays q Awnings q Store fixture applications Confidential Substrates 45

Engineer Training Main Applications of Polystyrene q Insulation q ID cards q Decals q Signage Confidential Substrates 46

Engineer Training Polystyrene (ABS) ABS is an amorphous resin. It is manufactured by combining three different compounds: acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene. There are different grades for injection molding, extrusion, blow molding , foam molding, and thermoforming. Confidential Substrates 47

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Engineer Training Main Features of Polystyrene q Good tensile strength q Dimensional stability q Surface hardness q Rigidity q Heat, chemical, and abrasive resistance q Good impact strength Confidential Substrates 50

Engineer Training Main Applications of Polystyrene q Different goods – TV and computer monitors, automotive trims, electrical enclosures q Toys q Packaging for cosmetics, food, consumer appliance q Signage Confidential Substrates 51

Engineer Training A Lot of Brands on the Market q Foam PVC – Komatex, Sintra, Forex, Palight, Celtec q Foam board – Kapa, Bienfang, Fome-Cor, Gatofoam q Acrylic – Perspex, Optix, Implex, Plexiglas q Polypropylene –Coroplast, Polygal, Corex Confidential Substrates 52

Engineer Training Substrates - Self Adhesive Vinyl is a layered, plastic-based substrate, constructed as follows: q Paper or fabric is covered with a thin layer of silicon, onto which an adhesive is applied. q A layer of PVC is added; all are heat-fused. Advantages: q The PVC surface is water resistant, very flexible and strong. q Dryness and humidity do not affect the vinyl’s flatness. Disadvantages: q The PVC surface can be a problem when printing with water-based ink (surface tension). Confidential Substrates 53

Engineer Training Substrates - Self Adhesive Vinyl structure Image PV C Silicon Adhesive Paper/fabric/Plast ic Confidential Substrates 54