Sheet Metal Lithography

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Sheet metal lithography.

Lithography originally used an image drawn with oil fat or wax onto the surface of a smooth level lithographic limestone plate. Our technology and experience throughout all of our manufacturing facilities makes us the supplier of choice for flat sheet lithography on metal. In 1991 in accordance with our goal to achieve the highest quality flat sheet metal lithography we took the step of becoming our own printer. J l clark custom metal and plastic packaging 888 452 3342 888 452 3342.

What type of aluminum alloy is used in lithography. Item 168753 model 11786. Lithography is a method of printing originally based on the immiscibility of oil and water. This is higher than industry standard.

Near photo quality high definition printing is made possible with 250 line screen capability. Hillman 12 in x 24 in cold rolled steel expanded sheet metal. Lithograph lithography is a planographic printmaking process in which a design is drawn onto a flat stone or prepared metal plate usually zinc or aluminum and affixed by means of a chemical reaction. Western metal s metal lithography process ensures your product performs as promised with superior quality images and designs.

It was invented in 1796 by german author and actor alois senefelder as a cheap method of publishing theatrical works. Clark is the industry leading supplier of high quality metal lithography and custom metal plastic and combination packaging. Lithograph is an antiquated printmaking process using stones or metal plates. And unmatched experience has set the industry standard for the very highest quality custom metal packaging.

It s a unique yet old method of printing based on the immiscibility of oil and water. Flat sheet metal lithography is an art. This print process is described in the very word lithography which comes from two greek words. Our investments in the latest technology assure maximum visual quality and shelf appeal for our products.

We tend to think our people are amazing but when it comes to calling our team the best professionals in the business don t just take our word for it. Lithos meaning stones and graphien means to write. Lithography can be used to print text or artwork onto paper or other suitable material. First the design for the lithograph is drawn directly onto a polished slab of limestone using an oil based lithographic crayon or ink.

We quickly became an award winning global leader. The printing is from a stone or a metal plate with a smooth surface.