Masterwork USA claims a positive response from markets to its MK21060STE Duopress machine combining foil stamping with die-cutting.
The Duopress comes in two models: the 21060 STE, which can emboss/stamp/die cut/strip; and the 21060 SER, which can emboss/stamp/die cut/strip plus blanking.
Carol Jiang, Masterwork USA vice-president, said markets had initially been sceptical the firm could manufacture “a strong, durable machine that combines both foil stamping and die cutting in one process”.
“But our expert engineers were able to design a one-pass integrated system combining the platen through the embossing and foil stamping onto the die-cutting and stripping functions,” she said.
“The two-platen system makes the machine a versatile production platform for creating high-quality packaging. Now that Masterwork has proven that it can be accomplished, we have printers and packaging printers lining up to see the Duopress in action. They are amazed at the productivity and quality that Duopress can deliver. Our patent-pending machine relieves the bottlenecks on the production floor and allows users to produce a faster high-quality product with less waste.”
The MK21060STE Duopress foil stamping and die cutting machine with stripping is the world’s first and only double-station machine designed with a one-pass integrated system combining the platen through the embossing and foil stamping onto the die cutting and stripping functions, according to Masterwork.
The two-platen system runs at up to of 6,000 sheets per hour, but because multiple passes with two platens run at the same time, users realise an output of 12,000 sheets per hour.
Optimised pressure adjustment enhances the quality of foil stamping and a patented adjusting mechanism ensures that the two units have high register accuracy.
A separate power-driven waste conveyor belt can remove waste at a high speed.
“For those seeking to create high-end, value-added packaging for the cosmetic, tobacco, and liquor markets, the MK21060STE Duopress foil stamping and die cutting machine with stripping provides the solution,” said Jiang.
“And that’s just the beginning. We’re seeing trade shops and finishing firms using the Duopress with great success. And we’re being recognised by our peers. In the fall of 2013, the Duopress was chosen as a winner in the PRINT 13 Must See ‘Ems competition, one of the premier graphic arts awards.”