Pad Printing Problems & Solutions: 21 Most Common Issues Fixed

1. What should I really focus on in pad printing? 2. How do I know if my plate is etched to the right depth? 3. What’s the real difference between screen printing and pad printing thinners? 4. Does the color of a silicone pad mean anything? 5. How can I print clearly on curved or rounded surfaces? 6. How do I know if my thinner is drying at the right speed? 7. Why do bubbles or tiny holes sometimes appear in my print? 8. Are all printing plates the same? 9. Why do my prints sometimes look blurry or spread out at the edges? 10. What causes fuzzy or rough edges on prints? 11. Why does my doctor blade sometimes drag ink back when it lifts? 12. Why is there a faint shadow or haze around my printed image? 13. Why won’t my ink stick sometimes? ...

2025-12-10

TEFISEN | Custom-Made Pad Printing Pads Manufacturer

——Crafted with Exquisite Workmanship. Engraving the Beauty of Industry —— TEFISEN stands as a pad printing pads manufacturer with more than two decades of focused experience. The company has kept doing well in the pad printing head field. It follows a strong dedication to quality and what customers really want. We aim to give full precision printing options that fit different situations. Our main five product lines include the TS-Y circular series. They also cover the TS-F square series. Then there is the TS long strip series. The TS-A circular square-corner series comes next. Finally, the TS-T irregular series rounds it out. We have a big collection of over one thousand precision molds too. All this meets the specific needs of customers in areas like 3C electronics. It helps wit...

2025-12-04

TEFISEN's Latest Masterpiece –Two-Color Curved Surface Pad Printer

In the world of industrial printing, curved surface printing stands out as a key area for real technological advances. Traditional methods run into real problems with oddly shaped items. Things like ink not sticking evenly, patterns getting warped, and colors not lining up right cause a lot of trouble. Now, the dual-color curved surface pad printer called TFS-CP2-160B dual-color curved surface pad printer changes all that. It uses a steel plate that measures 100 by 250 millimeters. The machine runs at 1200 cycles every hour. It handles workpieces up to 170 millimeters high. This setup sets new benchmarks for accuracy and speed in printing on curves. People often wonder about curved surface pad printing. Its basic principles set it apart from older printing ways in important details. This...

2025-11-18

5 Essential Features of Full Auto Screen Printing Equipment

Fully auto screen printing equipment used to be more of a hands-on craft back in the day. Now it plays a major role in modern production setups. This shift comes with the push toward smarter and more digital ways in factory work. The gear can cut down error rates from the usual 5 to 8 percent down below 1 percent. At the same time, it boosts output speed by as much as 300 percent. That happens through built-in automation and tight control features. Industries like electronics, fabrics, and glass items rely on this fully automatic screen printing tech. They count on its high level of accuracy and steady performance. In electronics alone, it makes up over 35 percent of what gets used. TEFISEN Technology brings more than 30 years of know-how to the table. The company stands out as a top nam...

2025-11-15

In-Depth Analysis of Thailand's Pad Printing Machine Market in 2025

Are you troubled by product surface printing issues in your Thai factory? Is this market worth investing in? As a key hub for manufacturing in Southeast Asia, Thailand's pad printing machine market is entering a crucial transformation window. According to the latest industry data analysis, the market size of pad printing machines in Thailand is expected to reach $120 - 150 million in 2025, with a stable annual growth rate of 6% - 8%. This growth is mainly driven by three core forces: the electric vehicle (EV) electrification transition, the recovery of electronics exports, and the deepening of the "Thailand 4.0" policy. Below, this article will provide a comprehensive decision-making reference for industry participants from dimensions such as market size, competitive landscape, industry ...

2025-11-11

Pad Printing Machine Brands: Global Competition & China’s Path Forward

This article systematically studies the competitive landscape of global pad printing machine brands and the path for Chinese enterprises to break through. As a core device for special printing, pad printing machines are widely used in electronics, automotive, medical, and other fields. By 2025, the Chinese market size is expected to exceed 3.5 billion yuan, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%, and the penetration rate of intelligent equipment continues to increase. Tefisen has built a one-stop solution from the main machine to steel plates, pads, and inks through a "standardized equipment + localized consumables + collaborative technology" approach across the entire industry chain, successfully enhancing its international competitiveness. In the future, Chinese pad printing...

2025-10-31

A Brief Guide: Coping with Expanding POPs Regulations & Corporate Compliance

The Stockholm Convention is a crucial international treaty established to address the global environmental and health risks posed by Persistent Organganic Pollutants (POPs). Since its entry into force in 2004, its control list has expanded from the initial "Dirty Dozen" to over 30 substances. The European Union (EU) actively fulfills its obligations under the Convention through its POPs Regulation ((EU) 2019/1021), with a control list of 32 items that are often stricter than those in the Convention. The EU continues to strengthen restrictions on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and brominated flame retardants. Major global economies have also established similar regulatory frameworks. For enterprises, compliance focuses on closely monitoring dynamic updates to the control lists...

2025-10-29

How Pad Printing Technique Fuels the Multi-Billion Dollar Holiday Economy

“#The Whole World Knows China is on Holiday” When the prediction of "2.36 billion inter-regional trips" flooded social media feeds, and when the human tides on the Great Wall, the lantern reflections of West Lake, and the Tang Dynasty fervor in Xi'an were broadcast globally, we witnessed not just a nationwide celebration, but a vivid manifestation of the robust pulse of China's holiday economy. Foreign media outlets keenly captured this phenomenon, interpreting it as a key signal of recovering consumer confidence and burgeoning market vitality. Yet, beneath this massive wave of consumption, an invisible "machine" is operating at an unprecedented pace, precisely "printing" festive joy, cultural symbols, and brand warmth onto every corner of the holiday—this is the pad printing machine....

2025-10-09

CCD Dual-Color Full-Servo Pad Printer: The Ultimate Solution for Perfect Blender Scale Printing

Introduction: Old Zhang's Worries—Are You Going Through the Same? Chapter 1: Why Can't Traditional Pad Printers Handle Blenders? Sharing Our Painful Experiences Chapter 2: The Savior Has Arrived! What Makes Tefisen's CCD Dual-Color Full-Servo Pad Printer So "Amazing"? Chapter 3: Let the Data Speak! Why Is the Market Demand for CCD Vision Pad Printers So High? Chapter 4: Back to the Beginning of the Story—Old Zhang's Choice and Transformation Is Your Enterprise Ready? Introduction: Old Zhang's Worries—Are You Going Through the Same? "Engineer Li, the scales on this batch of blender cups are printed crooked again! The customer is complaining, saying it looks cheap, and they want to return the goods! This is the third time this month!" Early in the morn...

2025-09-27

Chongqing Tefisen | Southwest China Printing Solution for Pad & Screen Printing

Chongqing, September 19, 2025 – The golden season of harvest became even more special today as Chongqing Tefisen Industrial Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Chongqing Tefisen”) officially opened its doors. Light rain could not stop the excitement. Industry partners, customer representatives, and media guests gathered to celebrate this big step. Leaders of Tefisen Group – Mr. Lin Qunzong, Mr. Chen Dong, and Mr. Chen Jin – joined the ribbon-cutting. Mr. He Zhang, head of Chongqing Tefisen, shared a message of confidence and hope with the theme “Rain nourishes growth, prosperity follows.” Chongqing Tefisen Rooted in Southwest China, delivering one-stop industrial and printing solutions The new branch is located in the core industrial zone of Chongqing. ...

2025-09-26

Tefisen Team Building: Surmounting Mountains and Seas, Marching Towards a Grand Future

Under the inspiring theme of "Surmounting Mountains and Seas, Tefisen United; Weathering Storms Together, Living Up to the Prosperous Era," Tefisen meticulously organized a team-building event that kicked off at 1:30 PM on a sunlit afternoon. All employees, brimming with enthusiasm, gathered punctually outside the company. After a quick headcount, everyone boarded the buses in an orderly fashion, filled with anticipation and joy, en route to the dreamy destination of this team-building adventure—Tai Rong Resort. Laughter and cheerful chatter filled the bus, as everyone eagerly looked forward to the day ahead. Part I: Swift Action, Opening a New Chapter of Joy As the buses slowly entered Tai Rong Resort, the breathtaking scenery left everyone in awe. Surrounded by lush gr...

2025-09-18

Shenzhen Pad Printing Plate Technology: Material Selection to Etching

Shenzhen isn't just known for its manufacturing—it's where innovation and precision come together. The city is a leader in pad printing, a technique that’s perfect for printing on small, uneven surfaces. That’s why it’s so important in industries like electronics, toys, cosmetics, and medical devices. At the heart of pad printing is the steel plate (also called a cliché or printing plate), which plays a huge role in both the quality of the prints and how efficiently the production runs. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the technology behind Shenzhen’s pad printing plates, covering material choices, surface finishes, and the etching process. 1. Material Selection: Bearing Steel, Oil Steel, and Chrome Steel Pad printing steel plates are...

2025-09-12