UV printing, also known as UV-cured digital printing, is a non-contact printing technology that uses ultraviolet light to instantly cure specially formulated inks as they are deposited onto the aluminum surface. Unlike conventional printing that requires absorption and drying time, UV inks are photo-initiated and solidify immediately upon UV exposure.
Ballesta operates advanced UV flatbed printers capable of printing directly onto aluminum panels, sheets and profiles with exceptional precision. The print heads jet microscopic droplets of CMYK + white ink in variable sizes, achieving smooth gradients and sharp details down to 6pt text. The white ink layer enables printing on dark or metallic backgrounds, and a protective varnish can be applied as a final layer.
Because each image is printed directly from digital files without screens, plates or setup costs, UV printing is ideal for short runs, custom designs, prototypes and projects requiring unique, individual artwork on every panel.
