Direct Print on Corrugated Metal

[dlndesign]

Hi.
Just looking to see if anyone has had a corrugated piece of metal direct printed. I can't seem to find a vendor that will do it, I'm thinking it's not possible and the only way to do it is to apply vinyl. Does anyone know if it is possible?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Boudica]

I would say not possible. You would want to measure the GAP using the highest point, but then the lower points will come out really blurry because it would be so far away from the heads.

 

[Gino]

That would be a neat trick, if it were possible. The heads are setup to be accurate on a total overall height, as mentioned. You drop much more than 1/8" you'll see you get a misty effect, as the heads are not hitting anything anymore, just spraying into the air.

 

[DL Signs]

I flatbed printed some multi paneled MDF doors for a company once, where it recesses it gets real blurry, any lower flat areas aren't clean either because the head has to stay at a height to clear the highest points, and just too far away to print clean. Printed reeeaaallll slow the quality was good enough for the customer, but not something I'd want to take credit for doing. You'll get way better quality, and happier customer laying vinyl.

 

[dlndesign]

Thanks for the replies, DL, yeah that's my worry we'll get ok quality but not great. Gino/ Boudica yep I'm on board with you, figured I'd ask. Thanks for the help.

 

[JBurton]

You could always print it and corrugate it afterward... new post, does anybody know an ink that can take that amount of pressure?
But really, depending on volume, this could be done, often these sheets are still masked so it can't be that rough of a process...

 

[Boudica]

You could always print it and corrugate it afterward... new post, does anybody know an ink that can take that amount of pressure?
But really, depending on volume, this could be done, often these sheets are still masked so it can't be that rough of a process...

Fried Ink batter could take the pressure.