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：WO2015126580A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：PCT/US2015/013179

申请日：2015-01-28

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： GOTSICK, Timothy ,  BRYANT, Laurie, A. ,  RECCHIA, David, A.

IPC: G03F7/26

CPC classification number: G03F7/12 ,  B05C1/0834 ,  B05C9/12 ,  G03F7/168 ,  G03F7/202 ,  G03F7/2022 ,  G03F7/2055

Abstract: A method of making a relief image printing element from a photosensitive printing blank is described. The photosensitive printing blank comprises a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on at least one photocurable layer and the laser ablatable mask layer is selectively laser ablated to create an in situ mask and uncover portions of the at least one photocurable layer.

Abstract translation: 描述了从感光印刷坯料制造凸版图像打印元件的方法。 感光印刷坯料包括设置在至少一个光固化层上的激光可烧蚀掩模层，并且激光烧蚀掩模层被选择性地激光烧蚀以产生原位掩模并露出至少一个光固化层的部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2013122718A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：PCT/US2013/022484

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： RECCHIA, David, A. ,  BALDWIN, Kyle, P. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

IPC: G03C1/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/2035 ,  G03F7/092 ,  G03F7/202 ,  G03F7/2032

Abstract: Photosensitive printing blank comprises a backing layer, at least one photocurable layer disposed on the backing layer, and a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on the at least one photocurable layer, wherein the laser ablatable mask layer is laser ablated to create an in situ negative in the laser ablatable mask layer, The exposing apparatus comprises: (a) a laminating apparatus for laminating an oxygen barrier layer to a top of the laser ablated mask layer; (b) a conveyor for conveying the photosensitive printing blank through the exposing apparatus; (c) a first exposing device for exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation from the first exposing device through the laser ablated mask layer to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the at least one photocurable layer not covered by the mask layer, and (d) a second exposing device for exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation.

Abstract translation: 感光印刷坯料包括背衬层，设置在背衬层上的至少一个光固化层和设置在至少一个光固化层上的激光可烧蚀掩模层，其中激光烧蚀掩模层被激光烧蚀以在 所述曝光装置包括：（a）层压装置，用于将氧阻隔层层压到所述激光烧蚀掩模层的顶部; （b）用于通过曝光装置输送感光印刷坯料的输送机; （c）第一曝光装置，用于将至少一个光固化层暴露于通过激光烧蚀掩模层的来自第一曝光装置的光化辐射，以选择性地交联和固化未被掩模层覆盖的至少一个光固化层的部分，以及 （d）用于将至少一个光固化层暴露于光化辐射的第二曝光装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2011106171A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：PCT/US2011/024463

申请日：2011-02-11

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

Inventor： RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G01N21/55

CPC classification number: B41N1/06 ,  B41C1/055 ,  B41M1/04 ,  B41N1/12 ,  G03F7/09 ,  G03F7/201 ,  G03F7/2012 ,  G03F7/202 ,  Y10T428/24521

Abstract: A method of making a relief image printing element from a photosensitive printing blank is provided. A photosensitive printing blank with a laser ablatable layer disposed on at least one photocurable layer is ablated with a laser to create an in situ mask. The printing blank is then exposed to at least one source of actinic radiation through the in situ mask to selectively cross link and cure portions of the photocurable layer. Diffusion of air into the at least one photocurable layer is limited during the exposing step and preferably at least one of the type, power and incident angle of illumination of the at least one source of actinic radiation is altered during the exposure step. The resulting relief image comprises a plurality of dots and a dot shape of the plurality of dots that provide optimal print performance on various substrates, including corrugated board.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种从感光印刷坯料制造浮雕图像打印元件的方法。 设置在至少一个光固化层上的具有激光烧蚀层的感光印刷坯料用激光烧蚀以产生原位掩模。 然后将印刷坯料通过原位掩模暴露于至少一种光化辐射源，以选择性地交联并固化可光固化层的部分。 在曝光步骤期间限制空气向至少一个光固化层的扩散，并且优选在曝光步骤期间改变至少一种光化辐射源的类型，功率和入射角的至少一种。 所产生的浮雕图像包括多个点的多个点和点形状，其在包括瓦楞纸板的各种基底上提供最佳打印性能。

公开(公告)号：WO2014062294A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：PCT/US2013/056157

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： RECCHIA, David, A. ,  VEST, Ryan, W. ,  OHLIG, Albert ,  HENNESSY, Jim ,  ELWELL, David, X.

IPC: G03F1/00 ,  G03F7/00 ,  B41F27/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/26 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a relief image printing blank between stations of a printing element manufacturing process and a method of using the same is described. The apparatus comprises a cylindrical mandrel for supporting the relief image printing element which includes means for securing the relief image printing blank to the mandrel. The mandrel is capable of transferring the relief image printing blank into and/or out of various stations of the printing element manufacturing process.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在印刷元件制造工艺的工位之间传送浮雕图像印刷坯料的方法及其使用方法。 该装置包括用于支撑浮雕图像打印元件的圆柱形心轴，其包括用于将浮雕图像印刷坯料固定到心轴的装置。 心轴能够将浮雕图像印刷坯料传送到印刷元件制造工艺的各个工位中和/或从其中移出。

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：WO2013012481A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：PCT/US2012/040159

申请日：2012-05-31

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC ,  COOK, Brian ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

Inventor： COOK, Brian ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

IPC: G03F7/11 ,  B41N1/06

CPC classification number: G03F7/092 ,  G03F7/202

Abstract: A method of making a relief image printing element having a relief pattern, the method comprising the steps of: a) selectively ablating the masking layer to create an overall image in the masking layer, such that the overall image comprises a sub-image, comprising a pattern of cells, in it; b) applying an oxygen barrier layer on top of the masking layer; c) exposing the printing element to actinic radiation through the oxygen barrier layer and the masking layer to selectively crosslink: and cure the at least one photocurable layer, thereby creating the relief image therein and a textured surface on the printing element; and d) developing the printing blank by removing the barrier layer and the uncured portions of the photocmable layer to reveal the relief image.

Abstract translation: 一种制造具有浮雕图案的浮雕图像打印元件的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：a）选择性地烧蚀掩模层以在掩模层中产生整体图像，使得整个图像包括子图像，包括 细胞模式，其中; b）在掩蔽层的顶部上施加阻氧层; c）将印刷元件暴露于通过氧阻隔层和掩蔽层的光化辐射，以选择性地交联：并固化至少一个光固化层，从而在印刷元件上产生浮雕图案和纹理表面; 以及d）通过去除所述阻挡层和所述可光致发光层的未固化部分来显影所述浮雕图像来显影所述印刷坯料。

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。