How Flatbed UV Makes Circuit Board Printing Faster

How Flatbed UV Makes Circuit Board Printing Faster
The UV flatbed printing process is easier to describe because it is much shorter. First, you place a board on the bed, then hit "print" on your RIP, and after a few minutes, you remove the finished board and repeat the process as many times as you want.

Using this method, you can produce up to 4x the number of boards, which can be further expanded using lower quality print modes. This dramatic increase in productivity frees up your operators to handle other duties while the printer completes each job. Not only does this increase rigid board yields, but you also have more flexibility to explore other opportunities to increase profits.

This means you don't need to replace your existing roll-to-roll printing equipment - you can continue to use them to produce other products, enhancing your service. Check out our article on generating profit with a printer/cutter for more ideas.

The fact that flatbed UV machines print faster is just one way to speed up your workflow. Vacuum bed technology holds media securely in place with the push of a button, speeding up the setup process and reducing errors. Dowel pins and bed rails facilitate quick alignment. The ink technology itself means that the ink is instantly cured with low temperature lamps and will not discolor the media like other direct printing technologies.

Once you make these strides in production speed, there's no telling how far your business can go. If you'd like some ideas to help with your business development activities, we've provided a quick guide here, or if you'd like to discuss flatbed UV printing with an expert, fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.