Collage Support for Hell Engravers
July, 2010
Dayton, OH
Daetwyler R&D announces the latest Collage Layout System software update, which features support for HelioDisk v5. Now, shops with Gravostar and Hell engravers, or only Hell engravers, can use Collage in their workflow for any engraver, including automated K500's. Collage’s ability to drive K500, K50 or K5 engravers requires Collage version 3.1.19 and the optional Helio output license.
Whether starting from a full-up TIFF or one-up PDF images, the Collage operator sets up common values then defines the settings unique to a device. For example, setting up the test cut size and location, sharpness values, or amplifier files is quickly done using the efficient interface. Collage creates the images for engraving, as well as the fast advance (fast crossfeed) file and job ticket.
With only a single software system to learn and use for job setup, productivity increases. Set the job up once, and send it to any available engraver. And only Collage allows a job to be split: engrave some cylinders on a Gravostar engraver and some on the Hell engraver, with near perfect matching (requires special Gravostar configuration).
A unified workflow for gravure packaging from Collage provides flexibility and increased productivity.
About the Collage Layout System.
The Collage Layout System is a flexible, efficient system for the creation of complex cylinder layouts for packaging printing. Create the job and decide what output device to use at the last minute. And only Collage provides the choice of splitting the job: engrave some cylinders on a Gravostar and some on a Hell engraver.
About Ohio Gravure Technologies
Daetwyler R&D Corp (www.daetwyler-rd.com), a member of Heliograph Holding GmbH, is a leader in Engineering and Software Development for the gravure packaging market. Our engineering specialty for nearly 30 years is a sub-micron positional accurate diamond cutting tool (Gravostar engrave head) and the prepress layout software Collage for packaging gravure. We provide installation and support for engravers and Collage software. DR&D also engineers solutions in advanced micro-machining including printed electronics, specialty coatings, films, and other similar uses.
For more information about our services and unique machines for gravure engraving, printed electronics and other high precision applications, please contact us.