Authors : S. Hassan, M.S. Yusof, M.I. Maksud, M.N. Nodin, K.A. Mamat, M.S. Sazali, W.I.S. Zainun, M.Z. Rahim and M.H. Rahman
Abstract: Printing plate is one of the printing component that play an important roles in producing the micro to nano scale printing image for graphic, biomedical and electronic device on variable substrates by using various inks. The Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) material was used as printing plate due to low cost material and easy to handle which usually used in producing micro to nano scale image and electronic devices. In this study, the PDMS was developed as a printing plate into the multiple micro to nano scale printing fine solid line onto substrate for micro-flexographic printing machine. Micro-flexographic printing machine was developed by combining the flexographic and micro-contact printing technique. Micro-flexographic was a high speed roll to roll printing technique which could be used in micro to nano scale pattern. This research was successful developed fine solid lines PDMS printing plate below 5 μ. This study illustrates the use of PDMS material as printing plate in producing multiple micro solid lines printing capability for the application of printing graphic, electronic and bio-medical purpose.
S. Hassan, M.S. Yusof, M.I. Maksud, M.N. Nodin, K.A. Mamat, M.S. Sazali, W.I.S. Zainun, M.Z. Rahim and M.H. Rahman, 2017. A Study of PDMS Printing Plate for Fine Solid Lines Image in Micro-Flexographic Printing Process. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12: 5644-5649.