Badge Customization Process – UV Printing Technology

UV printing technology utilizes digital inkjet technology to directly convert design artwork into printing instructions, enabling one-time output of full-color patterns without the need for plate making, shortening the production cycle to minutes.

UV flatbed printing is used to print and produce badges, providing rich colors. Compared to other methods, UV flatbed printing is relatively flexible and can be customized on demand, suitable for personalized, small-batch production needs.

Features of UV Printed Badges

UV process badges are waterproof, scratch-resistant, wear-resistant, and not limited by material. They can feature gradients and have a short production time. And UV printing technology gives metal badges high gloss and excellent durability. UV ink instantly cures under ultraviolet light, forming a dense photocurable film that is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and wear-resistant, maintaining vibrant colors for a long time.

UV Process, Material Compatibility:

From “flat” to “curved,” the core competitiveness of UV printing lies in its high compatibility with irregularly shaped materials. Whether it’s zinc alloy, copper, silver, or badges with curved or embossed shapes. On the other hand, UV ink can achieve firm adhesion through the principle of photocuring.

Technological Breakthrough:

From “plate making” to “print-on-demand” – a revolution. Traditional metal badge production relies on screen printing or laser engraving, which are cumbersome and have significant limitations. Screen printing requires plate making, color matching, and multiple overprints, taking several hours. While laser engraving can achieve three-dimensional effects.  It has weak color separation capabilities for complex patterns and is limited by the metal material.

UV printing technology uses digital inkjet technology to directly convert design artwork into printing instructions, enabling one-time output of full-color patterns without the need for plate making, shortening the production cycle to minutes.

Applications of UV Technology

Roll to roll UV printer technology is relatively low-cost and highly efficient, commonly used for mid-to-low-end badges, medals, commemorative coins, refrigerator magnets, keychains, car emblems, and other products.