What’s Thermal
Transfer Process On Stainless Steel?
Generally
speaking, there are 3 steps in the thermal transfer process as followings:
Make drawings:
The stainless
steel thermal transfer process first requires the design of the pattern, which
is usually produced using computer-aided design software. In the process of
making drawings, you need to pay attention to the size, color and details of
the pattern. After the drawing is completed, it needs to be output, usually
using a laser printer.
Die cutting:
After completing
the output of the drawing, the drawing needs to be die-cut. Die cutting is to
cut drawings into predetermined sizes and shapes. Die cutting is usually done
using a CNC laser cutting machine.
Thermal
transfer:
Thermal transfer
printing is the core part of the stainless steel thermal transfer printing
process. In the thermal transfer process, thermal transfer equipment and
thermal transfer film are needed to transfer the pattern to the target
material.
The specific
thermal transfer process is as follows:
1. Clean the
stainless steel material to ensure the surface is smooth and free of dirt.
2. Apply thermal
transfer glue on the clean stainless steel surface.
3. Place the heat
transfer film on the pattern, then place the heat transfer film on the
stainless steel material, and press it with a hot press.
4. After the heat
transfer film has completely cooled, gently tear off the heat transfer film and
you will see the perfect pattern transferred to the stainless steel material.
Quality Check:
After completing
the thermal transfer printing, quality inspection is required. Mainly check
whether there are problems such as blurred patterns and uneven colors. After
passing the inspection, the next step of production and sales can be carried
out.
