PRINTING PROCESS

Offset

Offset printing is a widely used printing technique in which the inked image is transferred from a plate to a rubber sheet and then onto the printing surface. The offset technique is used in conjunction with the lithographic process based on the repulsion of oil and water.
The first rotary offset lithographic printing press was created in England in 1875 by Robert Barclay which is a printing press that used a metal cylinder.  Then, in 1904, Ira W. Rubbel accidently invented that it is possible to use a rubber roller instead of  metal cylinder for the work. Today, same offset printing technique is used in almost all of the books, newspapers, magazines, brochures, invoices, business cards, cardboard packaging products.

 

UV Printing

UV printing is a unique printing method that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to dry or harden the print as soon as the ink touches the layer. This method is generally used to make more eye-catching prints on a fully metallized sheet. It is especially preferred in the cosmetics sector.

As Al Ofset, we have the opportunity to print a total of 17 units with our 5 and 6 color capacity KOMORI and KBA machines, by using today's latest technologies efficiently. Thanks to our long output UV dryer machines, we can also apply UV printing on metallized  surface.

Lamination

Lamination is an object that is permanently assembled on products using heat, pressure, welding or adhesives to obtain better strength, stabilization, appearance or other properties


Dispersion Lac: It is a varnish used to protect a printing object and applied during the printing process. Matte and glossy dispersion varnishes can be obtained and can also be applied partially on the layer. Unlike UV varnish, water-based dispersion varnish has less gloss.


UV Lac: UV coating is the perfect way to make your printed materials stand out. Having your printed products UV coated also provides a thick layer of protection for long-term durability. UV coating is a clear compound that is applied wet to paper and then instantly dried with ultraviolet light. UV coating process is applied after printing. UV coating can be applied to your entire product, both front and back, or just to a specific area.


Cellophane: Cellophane coating is the protection of the entire surface of a paper with a very thin foil. Depending on the type of foil you choose for cellophane lamination on a sheet of paper, you can achieve different effects, from matte to glossy or even soft touch.
We can do all these lamination processes with our own machines in our field.

Special Techniques

Embossment : It is the relief of a certain design or writing on the box by applying pressure inside or out. When applied outward, the design becomes more prominent on the cardboard and gives it a more 3D effect. Inward embossing, on the other hand, is when the printed design causes indentations in the material and the image leaves an indented print on the paper or card stock. In both methods, using heat and pressure, a metal plate containing a design, text or pattern is pressed into the sheet to create a raised or lowered image.

Foil Print : With this method, we can produce professional-looking, creative packaging for your brand or company. This special printing process uses heat, pressure and foil to add a glossy or matte effect to designs.

Acetate Window plays an important role in the paper packaging industry and its function is to add some characteristic to the packaging and enable the customer to see the products inside. Transparent materials such as PVC, PET, OPP are adhered in requested sizes from 40 microns to 150 microns. The window position can be in the middle, side, or end of the box, on one side, or opposite the box body. In addition, cellophane window application can be made on the cellophane machine.

According to the requests of our customers, we can provide all the processes mentioned in our own field.