公开(公告)号：WO2012060916A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/047729

申请日：2011-08-15

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC ,  VEST, Ryan, W.

Inventor： VEST, Ryan, W.

IPC: C08G59/68 ,  G03F7/26

CPC classification number: G03F7/092 ,  B41C1/05 ,  B41M2205/14 ,  G03F7/11 ,  G03F7/202

Abstract: The use of biodegradable polymer films in the manufacture of photosensitive relief image printing plates is described, including printing plates produced from liquid photopolymer resins and from sheet polymers as well as direct write/laser engravable printing plates. The biodegradable polymer films can be used as substrate layers, oxygen barrier layers, and coverfilms and, once the printing plates have been used and disposed of, the biodegradable polymer films are capable of decomposing in the environment

Abstract translation: 描述了在制造感光凸版印刷版中使用可生物降解的聚合物膜，包括由液体光聚合物树脂和片状聚合物制成的印版以及直接写入/激光雕刻印刷版。 可生物降解的聚合物膜可用作基底层，氧阻隔层和覆盖膜，并且一旦使用和处理印刷版，生物可降解的聚合物膜能够在环境中分解

公开(公告)号：WO2012112238A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：PCT/US2012/020901

申请日：2012-01-11

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  BLAIR, Joseph, H. ,  VEST, Ryan, W.

Inventor： RECCHIA, David, A. ,  BLAIR, Joseph, H. ,  VEST, Ryan, W.

IPC: G03F7/26

CPC classification number: G03F7/34 ,  G03F7/092 ,  G03F7/202 ,  G03F7/36

Abstract: Thermally developing a photocurable printing blank to produce a relief pattern comprising a plurality of relief dots. The photocurable printing blank comprises a backing layer having at least one photocurable layer disposed thereon and a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on top of the at least one photocurable layer. The method includes: (1 ) imaging a photo curable layer by ablating the mask layer to create the relief pattern; (2) laminating an oxygen barrier membrane atop the ablated mask layer; (3) exposing the printing blank to actinic radiation through the oxygen barrier membrane and ablated mask layer to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the photocurable layer, thereby creating the relief pattern; (4) removing the oxygen barrier membrane from atop the ablated mask layer; and (5) thermally developing the printing blank to remove the ablated mask layer and uncured portions of the photo curable layer and reveal the relief pattern.

Abstract translation: 热显影可光固化的印刷坯料以产生包括多个浮雕点的浮雕图案。 光固化印刷坯料包括其上设置有至少一个光固化层的背衬层和设置在至少一个光固化层顶部上的激光可烧蚀掩模层。 该方法包括：（1）通过烧蚀掩模层来形成光固化层以产生浮雕图案; （2）在消融的掩模层的顶部层叠隔氧膜; （3）将印刷坯料暴露于通过氧阻隔膜和烧蚀掩模层的光化辐射，以选择性地交联和固化可光固化层的部分，从而产生浮雕图案; （4）从消融的掩模层顶部除去氧气阻隔膜; 和（5）将印刷坯料热显影以除去消融的掩模层和光固化层的未固化部分并显露浮雕图案。

公开(公告)号：WO2012003051A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：PCT/US2011/036943

申请日：2011-05-18

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC ,  VEST, Ryan, W.

Inventor： VEST, Ryan, W.

IPC: G03F7/00

CPC classification number: B41N1/12 ,  B29C44/06 ,  B32B37/02 ,  B32B2250/05 ,  B32B2305/022 ,  B32B2309/105 ,  B32B2310/0806 ,  B41N6/00 ,  G03F7/092

Abstract: Various methods for providing multi-layer compressible foam sheets for backing relief image printing elements are described. The use of multi-layer compressible foam sheets as backing layers allows for customization of the compressible layer, for example to impact the print result, maximize cushion life, enhance press speed characteristics and to modify the imaging of the printing plate resin. As a result, a customized compressible foam sheet can be used for backing various relief image printing plates to achieve a desired result.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于提供用于背景浮雕图像打印元件的多层可压缩泡沫片材的各种方法。 使用多层可压缩泡沫板作为背衬层允许可压缩层的定制，例如以冲击打印结果，最大程度地缓冲寿命，增强冲压速度特性并修改印版树脂的成像。 结果，可定制的可压缩泡沫片材可用于背衬各种浮雕图像印版以获得期望的结果。

公开(公告)号：WO2013022573A8

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：PCT/US2012047127

申请日：2012-07-18

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS ,  VEST RYAN W ,  RECCHIA DAVID A ,  GOTSICK TIMOTHY

Inventor： VEST RYAN W ,  RECCHIA DAVID A ,  GOTSICK TIMOTHY

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/20 ,  G03F7/092 ,  G03F7/202 ,  G03F7/34

Abstract: A method of tailoring the shape of a plurality of relief dots created in a photosensitive printing blank during a digital platemaking process is provided. The photosensitive printing blank comprises a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on at least one phoiocisrahle layer which is mountab!e on a printing sleeve. The method comprises the steps of (1) placing a barrier layer on top of the laser ablatable mask layer; (2) laser ablating the laser ablatable mask layer to create an in situ negative in the laser ablatable layer; (3) exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation through the in situ negative; (4) removing the barrier layer; and (5) developing the imaged and exposed photosensitive printing blank to reveal the relief image therein, the relief image comprising the plurality of relief dots. The presence of the barrier layer produces printing dots having desired geometric characteristics.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在数字制版过程中定制在感光印刷坯料中形成的多个浮雕点的形状的方法。 感光印刷坯料包括设置在印刷套筒上的至少一个光刻胶层上的激光可烧蚀掩模层。 该方法包括以下步骤：（1）将阻挡层放置在激光可烧蚀掩模层的顶部; （2）激光烧蚀激光可烧蚀掩模层，在激光烧蚀层中产生原位阴离子; （3）将至少一个光固化层暴露于原位阴离子的光化辐射; （4）去除阻挡层; 和（5）显影成像和曝光的感光印刷坯料以显示其中的浮雕图像，浮雕图像包括多个浮雕点。 阻挡层的存在产生具有所需几何特征的印刷点。

公开(公告)号：WO2013009388A3

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：PCT/US2012038065

申请日：2012-05-16

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS ,  BALDWIN KYLE P ,  VEST RYAN W

Inventor： BALDWIN KYLE P ,  VEST RYAN W

IPC: B41M5/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/0035 ,  G03F7/36 ,  G03F7/40

Abstract: A method of controlling surface roughness of a flexographic printing element during thermal processing is provided. The relief image printing element of the invention comprises a photopolymer that has been selectively imagewise exposed to actinic radiation to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the photopolymer. The method generally comprises removing uncrosslinked and uncured portions of the photopolymer by heating the photopolymer and contacting it with a blotting material. The photopolymer is then contacted under heat and pressure with a smooth material, e.g., a laminated polymeric film, which smooth material is removed resulting in a relief image printing element with reduced surface roughness.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在热处理期间控制柔性版印刷元件的表面粗糙度的方法。 本发明的浮雕图像印刷元件包括已经选择性地成像曝光于光化辐射的光聚合物，以选择性地交联和固化光聚合物的部分。 该方法通常包括通过加热光聚合物并将其与印迹材料接触来除去光致聚合物的未交联和未固化的部分。 然后将光敏聚合物与光滑材料（例如层压聚合物膜）在热和压力下接触，该平滑材料被去除，导致具有降低的表面粗糙度的浮雕图像印刷元件。

公开(公告)号：WO2013022573A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：PCT/US2012/047127

申请日：2012-07-18

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC ,  VEST, Ryan, W. ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSISK, Timothy

Inventor： VEST, Ryan, W. ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSISK, Timothy

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/20 ,  G03F7/092 ,  G03F7/202 ,  G03F7/34

Abstract: A method of tailoring the shape of a plurality of relief dots created in a photosensitive printing blank during a digital platemaking process is provided. The photosensitive printing blank comprises a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on at least one phoiocisrahle layer which is mountab!e on a printing sleeve. The method comprises the steps of (1) placing a barrier layer on top of the laser ablatable mask layer; (2) laser ablating the laser ablatable mask layer to create an in situ negative in the laser ablatable layer; (3) exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation through the in situ negative; (4) removing the barrier layer; and (5) developing the imaged and exposed photosensitive printing blank to reveal the relief image therein, the relief image comprising the plurality of relief dots. The presence of the barrier layer produces printing dots having desired geometric characteristics.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在数字制版过程中定制在感光印刷坯料中产生的多个浮雕点的形状的方法。 感光印刷坯料包括设置在印刷套筒上的至少一个光刻胶层上的激光可烧蚀掩模层。 该方法包括以下步骤：（1）将阻挡层放置在激光可烧蚀掩模层的顶部; （2）激光烧蚀激光可烧蚀掩模层，在激光烧蚀层中产生原位阴离子; （3）将至少一个光固化层暴露于原位阴离子的光化辐射; （4）去除阻挡层; 和（5）显影成像和曝光的感光印刷坯料以显示其中的浮雕图像，浮雕图像包括多个浮雕点。 阻挡层的存在产生具有所需几何特征的印刷点。

公开(公告)号：WO2013009388A2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：PCT/US2012/038065

申请日：2012-05-16

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC ,  BALDWIN, Kyle, P. ,  VEST, Ryan, W.

Inventor： BALDWIN, Kyle, P. ,  VEST, Ryan, W.

IPC: G03C5/16

CPC classification number: G03F7/0035 ,  G03F7/36 ,  G03F7/40

Abstract: A method of controlling surface roughness of a flexographic printing element during thermal processing is provided. An imaged and exposed relief image printing element is thermally developed to remove the portions of at least one layer of photopoiymer that are not crosslinked and cured by a) heating the at least one layer of photopoiymer to a sufficient temperature to soften uncured portions of the at least one layer of photopoiymer; b) causing contact between the at least one layer of photopoiymer and a blotting material, wherein when the blotting material contacts the at least one layer of photopoiymer, the softened uncured photopoiymer portions of the at least one layer of photopoiymer are absorbed into the blotting material; and c) separating the blotting material from the at least one layer of photopoiymer. Thereafter, a smooth material is inserted between the surface of the at least one layer of photopoiymer and the blotting material, in the alternative, after the flexographic printing element is removed from the thermal processor, a polymeric film is laminated onto the relief image printing element using heat and pressure. Based thereon, the average surface roughness of the relief surface of the- flexographic printing element can be reduced.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在热处理期间控制柔性版印刷元件的表面粗糙度的方法。 成像和曝光的浮雕图像打印元件被热显影以除去未交联和固化的至少一层光致发光体的部分，其通过以下步骤：a）将至少一层光致发光体加热到足够的温度以软化未固化的部分 至少一层感光剂; b）引起所述至少一层光致发光体与印迹材料之间的接触，其中当所述印迹材料与所述至少一层光致发光体接触时，所述至少一层光致发光体的软化未固化的光致发光部分被吸收到印迹材料 ; 和c）从所述至少一层光致发光体分离印迹材料。 此后，将光滑材料插入到至少一层光致发光体的表面和印迹材料之间，或者，在将柔性版印刷元件从热处理器移除之后，将聚合物膜层压到浮雕图像打印元件 使用热和压力。 基于此，可以减少柔性版印刷元件的浮雕表面的平均表面粗糙度。

公开(公告)号：WO2012145111A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-26

申请号：PCT/US2012/029766

申请日：2012-03-20

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC ,  VEST, Ryan, W. ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

Inventor： VEST, Ryan, W. ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

IPC: G03F7/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/26 ,  B41M2205/14 ,  G03F7/092 ,  G03F7/202 ,  G03F7/34

Abstract: A photocurable printing blank comprises a backing layer having a photocurable layer disposed thereon, a barrier layer disposed on the photocurable layer, and a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on top of the barrier layer. The method includes the steps of (1 ) imaging the at least one photo curable layer by ablating the laser ablatable mask layer to create the relief pattern on the photocurable printing blank; (2) exposing the printing blank to actinic radiation through the barrier layer and mask layer to selectively crosslink portions of the photocurable layer, thereby creating the relief pattern; (3) developing the printing blank to remove the barrier layer, the laser ablated mask layer and uncured portions of the photo curable layer and reveal the relief pattern. The method can also be used with an analog platemaking process that uses a negative instead of an ablatable mask layer.

Abstract translation: 光固化印刷坯料包括其上设置有光固化层的背衬层，设置在光固化层上的阻挡层和设置在阻挡层顶部上的激光可烧蚀掩模层。 该方法包括以下步骤：（1）通过烧蚀激光可烧蚀掩模层来成像至少一个光固化层，以在光固化印刷坯料上产生浮雕图案; （2）通过阻挡层和掩模层将印刷坯料暴露于光化辐射，以选择性地交联部分光固化层，从而形成浮雕图案; （3）显影印刷坯料以去除阻挡层，激光烧蚀掩模层和光固化层的未固化部分并显露浮雕图案。 该方法还可以与模拟制版工艺一起使用，其使用负面而不是可烧蚀掩模层。