What is 3D relief printing effect?

Relief is a kind of sculpture that shows a sense of concavity and convexity on the surface of an object. It feels smooth and has delicate colors.
The relief effect makes the layers of the picture more distinct and the three-dimensional sense stronger. It is a unique artistic effect.
The relief effect performed by UV flatbed printers is mainly achieved by accumulating UV white ink to highlight the color range of the relief. The higher the thickness of the white ink, the more obvious the effect. 

How does a UV printer achieve 3D relief printing effect?

1. Edit the pattern in the drawing software, and draw separately in the area where relief printing is required.

2. In the control software, set the additional white ink function where the relief effect is required (generally set it 2-3 times). After the white ink is piled on the surface of the material, the pattern is printed on the surface of the white ink with colored ink to form a relief effect.

3. Place the printing object on the printing platform, the equipment automatically positions, it and starts printing.

4. After the printing is completed, remove the printed object with the relief effect from the platform.

Besides, the UV flatbed printer uses a high-precision nozzle and printing control system, which can achieve high-precision 3D relief printing to meet the requirements of delicate and complex design. 

It has the advantages of high efficiency, high precision, and multifunctional printing, which is of great significance for achieving mass production, reducing production costs, and improving production efficiency.

Printing range of UV flatbed printer

When drawing, add a spot color channel, and when printing relief effects, add white ink. After the white ink is printed, use color ink to print the selected pattern on the surface of the material. 

In this way, you can easily complete a lifelike and delicate three-dimensional relief pattern!

The relief effect printed by TEXTEK UV3040 is not only clear in layers and has a good 3D effect, but also supports printing on a variety of materials, such as wood, acrylic, stone, glass, plastic, etc., which can all realize relief effects. 

In addition, UV3040 supports flat printing, roll printing, and cylinder printing, and users can choose the appropriate printing solution according to different materials.

According to the properties of the medium 

Flexible medium: PVC, reflective film, oil canvas, carpet, leather, etc.

Hard medium: glass, tile, metal, ceiling, aluminum plate, wood board, door panel, acrylic plate, plexiglass board, foam board, corrugated cardboard, etc.

According to material shape 

Flat materials: including tiles, glass, acrylic, wood, fiberboard, stone, plastic, KT, metal, etc.

Rolled materials: wallpaper, wall cloth, advertising cloth, spray-painted cloth, leather, carpet, soft film, etc.

Cylindrical materials: cups, tea sets, cosmetics, mice, etc.

Compared with traditional printers, today's UV flatbed printers have many additional advantages - low cost, fast speed, and green environmental protection. Whether it is the industry of home decoration, handicrafts, office supplies or advertisement, it has a favorable position for the use of the UV flatbed.