Logo and pattern craftsmanship and effects

1.Laser Engraving

Laser engraving is a material removal process in which a laser beam melts or vaporizes the material, creating the desired pattern or text. This process typically leaves a noticeable indentation on the surface. The resulting mark creates a distinct, three-dimensional effect, making it suitable for creating intricate patterns and designs. It is ideal for materials requiring deep engraving, such as wood, plastic, and metal. Laser engraving typically involves the removal of material, resulting in a deep, durable mark. It is also suitable for applications requiring wear resistance.

2.Laser printing

Laser printing is a surface processing technology in which a laser beam creates a permanent mark by altering the material’s physical or chemical properties (such as discoloration or melting). This process leaves little to no change in the material’s thickness, resulting in no noticeable three-dimensional effect. Marking depth is typically in the micron range.

3.Screen printing

Screen printing is a traditional printing technique that uses various inks to create designs or text on wood surfaces. A scraper squeezes the ink through the mesh of the graphic area and transfers it to the surface of the wooden packaging box, creating a graphic that resembles the original. This technique produces a thicker ink layer, vibrant colors, and a strong three-dimensional effect, making it suitable for printing large areas of color and designs with specific textures. It also has relatively low requirements for substrate flatness and can accommodate subtle variations in wood texture.

4. Thermal transfer

Thermal transfer transfers a pre-printed image onto a wooden surface using heat. This method produces high-quality images and offers excellent durability. First, the image to be printed is pre-printed onto a special transfer paper or thermal transfer film using digital printing, screen printing, or other methods. This forms the transfer carrier. The ink on this transfer carrier typically has the ability to transition from a solid state to a gaseous state under specific temperature and pressure, or to adhere well to the target substrate. The transfer carrier with the image is then placed in close contact with the substrate and placed in the thermal transfer equipment. The thermal transfer machine applies high temperature and a certain amount of pressure to the heating element, so that the ink or ink on the transfer carrier sublimates into gas, or softens and melts, and then penetrates and adheres to the surface of the substrate. After cooling, it is firmly fixed on the substrate, and finally presents the same graphic effect as on the transfer carrier.

5.UV printing

UV printing uses ultraviolet-curing inks that dry quickly and form a hard coating on wood surfaces. This printing method produces vibrant colors and offers excellent abrasion resistance and water resistance. After printing, the ink is instantly cured on the wooden packaging surface by UV irradiation. The ink contains a photoinitiator that rapidly dries the film under the action of UV light. Its extremely fast drying speed allows for immediate drying after printing, improving production efficiency. The printed graphics are also resistant to abrasion, scratching, and chemicals, with high color saturation and a vibrant effect. Thick layers of ink can be printed to achieve unique 3D and raised effects. However, UV inks are relatively expensive, requiring significant investment in printing equipment, including specialized UV curing equipment.

6.Inkjet printing

Inkjet printing can directly convert digital files into physical output, making it particularly suitable for rapid proofing or small-volume customization. Continuous inkjet technology uses pressure to continuously eject ink through a tiny nozzle. After leaving the nozzle, the ink stream passes through a charging electrode area, which selectively charges the ink droplets based on the image signal. Uncharged ink droplets flow directly into a recovery device for recycling, while charged ink droplets, under the influence of a deflection electric field, are ejected along a predetermined path onto the substrate surface, forming the desired image. This method is characterized by its high ejection speed and adaptability to high-speed printing requirements. However, the equipment structure is relatively complex and the cost is relatively high, making it commonly used in industrial large-scale printing production. Another method, drop-on-demand inkjet, ejects ink droplets only when printing is required, based on the image information. Common drop-on-demand inkjet methods are thermal inkjet and piezoelectric inkjet.

7.Imprint

Imprinting is the most common printing technique, used to apply designs, text, logos, and other designs directly to a product’s surface without the use of ink. The logo is mechanically applied to a copper plate, which is then heated and pressed against the product using air pressure, imprinting the logo. Imprinting can be categorized into two types: air pressure (gravure) and relief (embossing). Each has its own application, and the two methods can be combined, with the two plates embossed from the top and bottom, respectively, to create unique effects.