Screen Printing VS Pad Printing

Posted On Jul 09, 2023


What Is Screen Printing?

Traditionally known as silkscreen printing, this is a wet printing process used to apply graphics to flat and cylindrical surfaces. Almost any material can be screen printed, including plastic, metal, glass and ceramic and it is inexpensive.

What Is Screen Printing?

Quality 

High quality and sharp definition of detail.


Suitability

One-off to mass production 


Typical Applications 

Consumer electronics 

Packaging


What Is Pad Printing?

Pad printing,is a wet printing process used to apply ink to 3D and delicate surfaces. This process produces repeatable print on surfaces that flat, concave, convex or even both. This is possible because the ink is applied to the product by a silicone pad.

What Is Pad Printing?

Quality

High quality and sharp edges,even on undulating surfaces.


Suitability

Batch to mass production


Typical Applications

Automotive interiors

Consumer electronics

Sports equipment


Both printing processes above mentioned are often used in injection molded products. Yoddon provides one-stop service in injection molding.