Hybrid Engraving System

A new enhancement for gravure

Some image data engraved using traditional engraving, such as fine linework, does not produce the results needed for high-quality printing. Using the tranScribe system already provides superior linework quality. However, typically tranScribe is a second cut for linework, after the initial traditional engraving for CT (continuous tone) work; and productivity suffers.

Now, Ohio Gravure Technologies introduces the solution: the Hybrid Engraving System is the best of both worlds -- traditional engraving for CT and improved tranScribe engraving for linework -- in a single pass. Increase quality without reducing productivity.

The new Hybrid Engraving is of special interest to the security printing and anti-counterfeit market. Stamps, currency, and more have special requirements, such as extremely fine detail. Adding conductive lines to currency to thwart counterfeiters is used today. Engraving those very fine lines is what our Hybrid Engraving excels at.

Available only from Ohio GT, and only on the Vision 4 12k engrave head on the Gravostar Spectrum engraver. Requires Collage 3.2

Samples - LineWork

This web graphic contains text set in Arial, in 10 point, 7 point and 4 point, with a copyright symbol at the end:

While 4 pt type doesn't work on the web, it is sometimes used on printed pieces. In our Print Test Image, we set text from 12 point to 4 point. Below are pictures of a 4 point © symbol engraved at 70 µm depth. On the left is a photo of the engraving; on the right is a photo of the print.

traditional engraving

hybrid engraving

Note: Additional engraved and printed samples can be found in a PDF document. Download from the link, above right.

Samples - ToneWork

The image at right is a photograph of engraved tonework from the Print Test Image (see below). The photograph shows the clean edge in the 25% tone area. Hybrid engraving uses optimized cell placement to produce the best results, on curves and on edges.

Print Test Image

The test image we used:

The red circles indicate locations for the copyright symbol and for the tonework edge shown above. To see a pdf of the the original artwork, click the image or the link above right. This image was engraved with traditional EM engraving and then with the Hybrid Engraving System.

Special Offer

Note: Hybrid Engraving is available only on the Vision 4 12k engrave head on the Gravostar Spectrum engraver.

Trade in an engraver (700-187 or 820-4750) when you purchase a new GS SPECTRUM engraver, and receive a special introductory price. Offer limited to the first four sales.

Rebate

Note: Hybrid Engraving requires Collage 3.2

Purchase Collage or upgrade to Collage 3.2 and receive a 30% rebate. Offer limited to the first 20 Collage system purchases or upgrades.

Interested?

For more information about the GS Spectrum and the 12k Vision 4 head with optional Hybrid engraving, please contact us.