FUJIFILM Corporation (20240316977). FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE simplified abstract
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FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE
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Masato Shirakawa of Haibara-gun (JP)
FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240316977 titled 'FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE
The present invention relates to a flexographic printing plate precursor that aims to reduce mask defects, prevent contamination of equipment during development, and produce printing plates with excellent concave line reproducibility and minimal ink entanglement.
- The flexographic printing plate precursor includes a support, a photosensitive resin layer, and a heat-sensitive image forming layer with a pigment as an infrared absorber and a dye as an ultraviolet absorber.
- The optical density of the heat-sensitive image forming layer is 3.0 or higher, ensuring efficient image formation during plate development.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in the printing industry to create high-quality flexographic printing plates for various packaging, labeling, and promotional materials.
Problems Solved: The innovation addresses issues related to mask defects, contamination during plate development, and poor line reproducibility in flexographic printing.
Benefits: The technology improves the quality and efficiency of flexographic printing plate production, leading to better printing results and reduced ink entanglement issues.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be applied in printing companies, packaging manufacturers, and other industries that require high-quality printing plates for their products.
Questions about Flexographic Printing Plate Precursors: 1. How does the use of a pigment as an infrared absorber benefit the heat-sensitive image forming layer?
- The pigment enhances the absorption of infrared light, aiding in the image formation process.
2. What is the significance of having an optical density of 3.0 or more in the heat-sensitive image forming layer?
- A higher optical density ensures better image reproduction and development quality.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring new materials and additives to further enhance the performance and efficiency of flexographic printing plate precursors. Stay updated on the latest developments in this field for potential advancements in printing technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
an object of the present invention is to provide a flexographic printing plate precursor which has few mask defects, is unlikely to contaminate an apparatus during development, and is capable of obtaining a flexographic printing plate having excellent concave line reproducibility and being unlikely to cause ink entanglement; and a manufacturing method of a flexographic printing plate using the flexographic printing plate precursor. the flexographic printing plate precursor of the present invention is a flexographic printing plate precursor including, at least, in the following order, a support, a photosensitive resin layer, and a heat-sensitive image forming layer, in which the heat-sensitive image forming layer contains a pigment as an infrared absorber and a dye as an ultraviolet absorber, and an optical density of the heat-sensitive image forming layer is 3.0 or more.
