Circumferential and Rotational Pad Printer
Revolutionizing Circumferential PAD Printer Techniques
Circumferential pad printing is a highly specialized process used to apply graphics or text around the curved surface of cylindrical or round parts. While it’s commonly known for achieving seamless 360-degree printing, it’s also versatile enough for rotational printing, where parts may need to be flipped or repositioned to ensure complete coverage. This method is frequently used in industries such as medical device manufacturing, glassware decoration, and industrial component marking.
For example, many glassware items and medical components have contours or features that prevent a single-pass 360° print. In these cases, the part is rotated, adjusted, or printed in multiple steps to maintain precise alignment and image quality. To see this in action, watch the video to the right demonstrating how we handle both full wraparound printing and multi-step rotational pad printing with exceptional accuracy.
At Automark, we specialize in custom-built pad printing solutions, including:
Precision fixtures tailored to your part geometry
Custom machine programming for exact print placement
Engineered printing pads to ensure high-quality ink transfer on any surface
Whether you’re printing on curved glass, plastic tubes, or complex medical components, we provide end-to-end support to ensure your products are decorated to your exact specifications.
Rotational pad printer options
We can engineer fixtures and integrate these into our pad printer to allow for rotational printing. This is very helpful for companies that wish to print on items that are cylindrical but need two prints on opposite sides. Items like pressure vessels, glassware and even syringes can benefit from rotational pad printers.
Need Help with Circumferential or Cylindrical Pad Printing?
If you have a part that requires cylindrical printing, rotational pad printing, or 360-degree surface decoration, reach out to our team. We’ll guide you through the process and recommend the best equipment and setup for your specific application. Contact us today to learn how Automark can help you achieve flawless results with your pad printing needs.
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The programmable shuttle is a standard feature on our Professional Series. This shuttle allows roll printing along the X-axis and the Y-axis. In fact, our TTN Professional Series printer can be loaded with a tray of golf balls and since each axis is independently driven, our Professional Series pad printer can print on the entire tray! Simply drop the tray in, and walk away, only to come back minutes later to printed balls.
