The application fields of UV flatbed machines are very extensive, and many users have inquired about how to choose a flatbed machine. Below, we will analyze it from two aspects: users themselves and equipment factories.
Users themselves:
Purchase budget. The prices of UV flatbed printers on the market are generally divided into four levels:
Within 7200$ to 21500$, most of them are civilian series UV flatbed printers, with common models including A3, 6090, 7590, 1325, 1610, 2513, and so on. The spray nozzles are mostly of medium level brands such as Epson, Toshiba, Konica, and Seiko series. Generally speaking, individual stores are suitable for choosing small format high-end or large format low-end. At the same price point, choosing a high-end configuration would be better;
About 29000$, mainly focused on industrial UV flatbed printing series. At present, the number of devices and users in this price range is the highest in the market. The machine models include 1610, 2513, 3020, 2533, 3040, and so on. Common nozzles include Ricoh G6, Konica 1024i, Seiko GS1024, Kyocera, etc. According to the price, the configuration of nozzles can be upgraded from the standard five to eight.
Over 36000$ or even higher, mostly large high-end or imported UV flatbed printers. High configuration refers to a higher level of nozzle, a larger number of nozzles, or a particularly large machine size. The number of nozzles for this model is generally over 16, and it is said that the industry currently has a maximum of 256 nozzles, although the price is in the tens of millions.
2. The material itself
Material area: determines the size of the selected equipment. In the advertising industry, the standard KT board size is 2.4m x 1.2m. Choose a 2513 format tablet machine with a printing area of 2.5m x 1.3m, which can cover the entire board; Materials larger than this size in other fields can be customized with models;
Material thickness: The printing height of the standard model UV flatbed printer is within 10 centimeters. If it exceeds 15cm, it needs to be customized with a higher height, which will increase the corresponding cost and delay the delivery cycle appropriately;
Material properties: determine whether there is a matching coating and whether it is suitable to use a UV flatbed printer for printing. In this regard, you can consult the salesperson of the UV flatbed machine manufacturer or make a sample to determine;
Material cost: UV flatbed printing mainly focuses on personalized small batch customization, combined with processes such as hot stamping, frosting, matte, 3D relief texture, etc. The product has high added value and is suitable for products with higher profits. So, users need to consider cost accounting and choose the most suitable equipment and printing method for themselves.
Purchasing equipment
Manufacturer: Users can determine from their business license whether they belong to a manufacturing enterprise, the manufacturer's operating hours, etc., which can ensure the research and development ability, product quality, and after-sales service guarantee of the machine;
Agent system: The brand sales and service system is well-established, with certain service capabilities;
Brand awareness: It can also be used as a reference based on the application and popularity of UV flatbed machines in the market, but this reference is not absolute. The key still depends on the manufacturer's ability in technical application, solution solving, and service;
Equipment configuration: A basic understanding of core configurations such as nozzles, curing lamps, screw rods, guide rails, gantry milling, and image processing systems is required to facilitate smooth production in the later stage.
After considering the above two factors, users need to consider whether the order volume is full and have a determination to learn and study. There is no job in the world that is easy, and there is nothing that is unattainable. If you focus on putting in effort, you will reap rewards.
