Graphic Design & Printing Technology

Graphic Design & Printing Technology

3.6.11 Cylinder preparation methods
Chemical engraving method
Electromechanical method
Laser beam engraving
3.6.12 Ink and substrates
3.6.13 Security Printing
Introduction to security printing -
definition, goal of security printing, various printing methods used for
security printing
Security features
Watermark, security thread, latent image, micro lettering, see through
register
Security ink, Numbering with MICR ink, Security paper
Currency printing, Cheque printing
Holograms
Hologram types
Holographic pattered foils
Three dimensional holograms
Multiple plane holograms
Stereograms
Bar codes, QR codes

Unit 7 Screen Printing (Periods 60)

3.7 Screen Printing
3.7.1 Applications of Screen Printing
3.7.2 Screen Printing Process
Squeegee, screen printing inks, solvents, drying system
3.7.3 Screen frames and Fabrics
Frame materials, print size
Fabric strength, mesh count, types of fabrics
3.7.4 Stencil preparation
Hand cut stencils, Tusche and glue stencils, photographic stencils
3.7.5 Substrates for screen printing
3.7.6 Automation in screen printing
Lever action hand operated presses
Semi automatic presses
Fully automatic presses
3.7.7 Special screen printing applications
Cylindrical screens
Screen printing on cylindrical surfaces
Carousal units