In one of our previous video, we introduced the difference between UV printing and screen printing in the production of membrane switches.
But some people are still confused about the difference between the two.
Today we would like to explain the difference in terms of the process.
When UV printing, we don't need to make a plate. Print directly on the substrate, and the entire process can be completed.
When screen printing, we need to make a plate first.
In UV printing, the printing speed is actually limited.
Because if the printing speed is too fast, it will cause the ink curing effect to deteriorate.
The ink color of UV printing will be affected by the external environment over time, so it does not last long on the substrate.
In silk screen printing, high temperature curing is required for each color printed.
It is precisely because every color is handled carefully. The color of silk screen has higher color rendering.
The printed ink is not easy to fall off, and the product still has an excellent texture after long-term use.
Because silk screen printing requires repeated printing and high-temperature curing, the cost for prototype of it will be higher than that of UV printing.
For prototype orders, UV printing has certain cost advantages compared to screen printing. If it is a batch order, the cost advantage of UV printing is not obvious.
In terms of the final product, if you are pursuing higher quality products, screen printing is a better choice.
If you do not have high requirements for product quality, UV printing is more suitable.
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