THERMOGRAPHY

Precise Continental offers thermography as a speciliaty process to enhance your project. We maintain 2 thermography machines which can move between several of our offset presses, allowing us to plan your job in the most efficient manner possible.

KEEP IN MIND

One square foot. The maximum sheet size a thermography press can accommodate is 12" x 12".
Large areas of ink can experience a natural bubbling or "orange peel" effect from the application of heat to the finishing powder. Most find this a pleasing side benefit to thermography.
Discuss the small type before committing to thermography, as type with fine hairlines can experience soft edges or -- in extreme situations -- may be so small that an ink transfer from plate to paper is problematic.
Don't get hot under the collar. Any project with thermography that must also pass through a standard office laser printer or other high-end laser equipment must use "laser compatible" inks. Experienced thermography manufacturers will plan this detail for you so that your project doesn't melt when future heat is applied to it.

SEE THERMOGRAPHY.

Thermography is among our most popular specialty process. Click on the client name to see the work we have done for them. Carter Conboy, Hughes Hubbard, Rivkin Radler

ABOUT

Thermography is a specialty process that, like engraving, creates a beautiful image with a raised appearance. It is often viewed as a cost-effective alternative to engraving and, in recent years, has experienced a resurgence in popularity among creative minds who seek the tactile enhancement to their project without unnecessary budget fluctuations or the post-engraving bruise on the back of the paper. Thermography begins its manufacturing process much in the same manner as conventional offset printing. The distinction occurs when the paper leaves the press and receives a dusting of powder that adheres to the wet ink before moving through a dryer, thus creating a raised effect. Ask your thermographer about the range of powders available to enhance your project -- including dull, gloss and iridescent.

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