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Can I make metal hot foil printing plates on the platemaking system?

April 26, 2017foil hot metal platemaking plates printing system

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Can I make metal hot foil printing plates on the platemaking system?

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No. The platemaker is designed to process Polymer Plates that are suitable for hot foil stamping. These plates can withstand temperatures of up to 180°C or 356°F. For most print applications the temperature used for foiling is between 140°C or 284°F to around 160°C or 320°F.