the process of peeling off the electroplated layer on the surface of electroplated parts as products is called electroforming process. The label produced by electroforming process is called electroforming label. Metal label is the new generation of label industry. It is popular in Japan and Korea with its unique advantages, and it is also popular in southern China.

first, the characteristics of electroformed metal labels

the biggest feature of electroformed labels is that there is no carrier. In the past, all kinds of stickers made the characters and patterns displayed on the carrier, and then used different heights, different reflectances (light < P > and matte) and different colors to distinguish the main body from the carrier, so as to achieve the purpose of highlighting the main body. Electroforming label has no carrier, and all the contents shown on the label are the main body, and these < P > main body contents are directly pasted on the target object, which is integrated with the target object and has no additional feeling. The effect displayed by the sticker is very prominent and complete. This is unmatched by all kinds of signs in the past.

the second feature of electroforming label is its simple process. Because it is produced by electroforming, no mold is needed, and only one film is needed in the whole production process. Save money and time. After the production unit receives the order, the sample can be delivered on the same day and the product can be delivered the next day. The whole production process only needs a screen printing platform, oven, exposure machine, electroplating bath and other basic equipment.

the third feature of electroforming label is that it has little environmental pollution. Compared with other methods to produce metal signs, electroforming labels have the least pollution to the environment. Because: firstly, it does not need

corrosion, so there is no pollution in etching; Secondly, its electroforming area is about 1/7 of that of conventional signs, so the pollution of electroforming signs is only 1/7 of that of conventional electroplating signs, and < P > the wastewater is pure sulfate wastewater, which is convenient for treatment.

Material saving is also a feature of electroforming label. Because there is no carrier, according to the test, the material consumed in the production of metal signs with the same size by electroforming is only 1/7 of that produced by concave-convex (etching) method.

ii. application scope of electroformed signs

electroformed labels are cast and plated with copper, nickel and gold. Bright surface, smooth periphery, accurate graphics and excellent weather resistance. Therefore, electroforming label belongs to high-grade label. The production process of electroformed signs is simple, and the price is not high. Therefore, people say: electroformed signs are low-priced and high-grade signs. In addition, it uses strong self-adhesive to paste, which is very convenient to use, so it has a wide range of applications. It is especially suitable for

making nameplates and decorative plates for small and medium-sized light industrial products such as metal surface, paint surface, plastic, wood and leather. The combination of electroforming technology and refraction, three-dimensional and crystal glue technology can exert unique effects < P >.

iii. production process of electroformed label

the production process of electroformed label is as follows: printing plate, electroplating, stripping and gluing

1. printing plate: the electroformed master is made of stainless steel plate which is easy to peel after plating, and after degreasing and cleaning, it is printed with photoimageable electroplating-resistant photosensitive adhesive, and after the printing plate is developed, it is subjected to post-exposure treatment to increase the plating resistance of the photosensitive adhesive

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2. electroforming: clamp the processed stainless steel plate with images with a special fixture and put it into a rapid electroforming nickel bath for electroforming. The electroforming time and current depend on the area and thickness of the cast object < P >.

3. Stripping: Wash and dry the cast stainless steel plate, and then completely strip the electroplated characters and patterns with a transfer film.

4. gluing: there are two methods: one is to screen print the adhesive onto the back of electroformed words and patterns, and then use it after drying; Second, the self-adhesive is printed on the transfer paper, dried < P > and then the electroformed characters and patterns on the transfer film are attached to the adhesive film, and then the self-adhesive film is transferred to the back of the electroformed characters and patterns after compaction.

Electroforming label is a new trend in China, and its excellent characteristics and wide application have created a strong business opportunity. I hope colleagues will not miss this opportunity and enjoy fruitful results.