Costing of Image carrier of Flexography Printing Process.

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In this Blog, We are going to learn. 

How to calculate the cost of the Image carrier of the Flexography Printing Process.

Image Carrier?

In the flexographic printing process, A flexible sheet is used with having raised image area and a recessed non-image area. 

Which is generally made by using photopolymer (Thermoset material) to transfer the ink from the Anilox Roller to the substrate for image generation is known as an Image Carrier. 

                                   

Fig: Image Carrier.

Size of the Image carrier.

We can calculate the size of the image carrier by using the Repeat Length (Circumference) of the printing cylinder and the required paper size for a particular job. It is generally in Sq cm.

Fig: Size of Image Carrier.

For Example:

Let us consider 

Artwork size is 289 x 140 mm. It is perfectly set on the Repeat length of 292.1mm and the Paper size is 155 mm.

So, the size of the Image carrier = 292.1mm x 155 mm.

Cost of the Image carrier.

We can calculate the cost of the Image carrier using the formula written below:

Cost= {(Repeat Length + Trimming Allowance) (Paper Size + Trimming Allowance)} X Rate per Sqcm.

Note: Put all values in cm. 

*Trimming allowance =1 cm.

In the above example, the Repeat length is 292.1 mm (29.2 cm) and the Paper size is 155 mm (15.5cm)

So, the cost of the plate is 

= (29.2+1) (15.5+1) X 1.2 = Rs 597.96.

Here, the Rate per sq cm is Rs 1.2.

Or you may download the sheet given on below link: 

Download link.

You have to put the rate and size in mm in sheet to get the cost of image carrier.

Hope you get some knowledge from this blog.

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