[BlakeC27]

Having done a few designs intended for ceramic chips I got to wondering how exactly are ceramic chips printed? More out of curiosity than anything else but if someone could shed some light on the process I'd be very grateful.

[Vince]

SunFly chips are printed very sharp. Sometimes it seems a bit dull if you look really close, also are chipco.
But I have no clue how the actual printing process works in detail.

[TimmyP]

They all use a form of dye-sublimation printing.
The exact process that each company uses is a trade secret.
Here is a link.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/question583.htm

[the3rd]

I know they print the edges onto a stack of chips first and then the faces. Like Timmy said you won't find much else. I think the key to good results is setting up the machine properly before a batch is run. Joe has said the machines everyone uses are vary similar so it come down to the human input.

[Nizquickel]

Tim, killer website reference.

[BlakeC27]

Thanks for the link and comments guys.

[palmimports]

2nd most guarded secret- ceramic chip manufacturing
1st most guarded secret-- the ingredients in Paulsons and BC chips
( well, the KFC batter ingredients MAY be a tie for 1st)

As far as how there printed.. I can comment on our way...


" with great love, care and dedication"

Hope this clears things up

[BlakeC27]

Originally Posted by palmimports

2nd most guarded secret- ceramic chip manufacturing
1st most guarded secret-- the ingredients in Paulsons and BC chips
( well, the KFC batter ingredients MAY be a tie for 1st)

As far as how there printed.. I can comment on our way...


" with great love, care and dedication"

Hope this clears things up

Thanks Joe, but the KFC one still keeps me awake at night.

[tator2k]

I thought Coke Classic was 1st. But I guess since the guy got fined 8Mil for leaking secrets it may not be 1st any longer.

[Quads]

Originally Posted by TimmyP

They all use a form of dye-sublimation printing.

Where did you come to learn this piece of information?