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UV-Printed Nameplates: A Durability Test Plan
Industrial nameplate durability should be judged by whether required information remains readable and the marking remains intact after its specified exposures. Define the actual panel construction, operating environment and cleaning agents, then test representative finished parts. A tape result or...
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Testing UV-Printed Retail Displays for Everyday Use
A useful retail-display durability test reproduces the contacts that occur during installation, stocking, cleaning and storage. For B2B print buyers, the priority is retaining readable graphics and acceptable appearance on the finished display. Test the actual material, ink construction and...
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UV-Printed Leather: A Durability Acceptance Plan
A durability acceptance plan for UV-printed leather should define the finished product, the stresses it will encounter, the specimens to test and the failure criteria before testing begins. Evaluate rubbing, repeated flexing and the cleaning or moisture conditions that matter...
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How Should UV Print Durability Be Tested on PVC and ABS Panels?
UV print durability on PVC and ABS panels should be tested against the panel’s real end use. Adhesion, abrasion, cleaner contact, moisture, handling, cutting, bending and weather exposure are different risks. The buyer should define the expected exposure, select relevant...