1. Product parameters
(1) Material The materials of
Christmas badges are diverse, the common ones are metal,
Acrylic, PVC, tinplate, etc.
•Metals: including copper, iron, zinc alloys, etc. Copper badges are soft in texture, easy to engrave and press, and can show fine patterns, which are suitable for making high-end Christmas badges; iron badges have low cost, high hardness, strong durability, and are suitable for mass production; zinc alloy can be die-cast to form complex three-dimensional patterns, rich in shapes, and the surface can be used for mass production.Gold-plated, silver-plated and other treatments are carried out to enhance the texture and aesthetics of the
badge.
•Acrylic: It has the characteristics of high transparency, bright colors, light weight, good weather resistance and not easy to fade. It is suitable for making bright and modern Christmas badges, which can well show the vitality of Christmas elements.
•PVC: It has good flexibility and strong plasticity. It can be made into various shapes, relatively low prices, and is waterproof and moisture-proof. It is suitable for making cartoon-style Christmas badges and is loved by the public.
•Tinplate: The surface is smooth, the printing performance is good, it can be beautifully printed in color, and it has good anti-rust properties. It is suitable for making Christmas badges with a festive atmosphere and is commonly used in promotional activities and other scenes.
(2) Specifications
•Diameter: Common diameter sizes are 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, etc. Badges of different diameters can also be
customized according to the special needs of customers to meet different wearing and
decoration needs, such as pinned to clothes, schoolbags, or as decorative ornaments.
•Thickness: The thickness of badges made of metal is generally between 0.3-1mm, and the thickness of badges made of acrylic and PVC is usually 1-3mm. Different thicknesses will bring different textures and weights to badges.
(3) Printing parameters
•Printing method: Depending on the material, Christmas badges can be printed by screen printing, offset printing, pad printing, etc. Screen printing is suitable for printing simple patterns and text on metal, acrylic and other materials, with bright colors and firmness; offset printing can achieve high-precision color printing on tinplate, PVC and other materials, with delicate patterns and strong layering; pad printing is suitable for irregularly shaped badge printing, which fits wellBadge surface.
•Resolution: For Christmas badges that require high-precision printing, the resolution is generally not less than 300dpi to ensure that the patterns and text are clear, sharp, and there is no blur or jagging.
•Color: Environmentally friendly ink is used, with high color saturation, which can accurately restore various colors of the Christmas theme, such as red, green, gold, silver, etc., and has good light resistance and wear resistance, and is not easy to fade.
(4) Other parameters
•Back treatment: The back of the Christmas badge is usually treated accordingly for wearing or fixing. The common pin type is the installation of safety pins, which are easy to wear on clothing; the magnet type is suitable for use in situations where you do not want to leave pinholes, such as high-end clothing, bags, etc.; Paste type, with self-adhesive on the back, can be directly pasted on the surface of the object.
•Surface technology: In order to enhance the aesthetics and texture of the Christmas badge, a variety of surface processes can be used, such as gold-plated, silver-plated, and nickel-plated, which can make the badge show a metallic luster and more high-end; epoxy resin, which is covered with a layer of transparent epoxy resin on the surface of the badge, which is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and increasesThree-dimensional effect; frosted, so that the surface of the badge presents a delicate frosted texture, low-key and textured.
Second, the production process
(1) Preliminary preparation
1. Design manuscript confirmation: The customer provides the design manuscript of the Christmas badge, or the designer of the printing house will design it according to customer needs. The design content must include Christmas element patterns, text, color matching, etc. To ensure that it meets the Christmas theme and the personalized requirements of customers, while taking into account the feasibility of the subsequent production process.
2. Material selection: according to customer needs, usage scenarios and the characteristics of the design manuscript, choose the appropriate badge material. For example, if the design has a complex three-dimensional pattern, zinc alloy material can be selected; if high-precision color printing is required, tinplate or PVC material is more suitable.
3. Mold making (for metal materials): For Christmas badges made of metal materials, if the stamping or die-casting process is used, the mold needs to be made first. The accuracy of the mold directly affects the quality of the badge, and it needs to be made accurately according to the design manuscript to ensure the accuracy of the pattern and size.
(2) Production process
1. Material processing：
•Metal material: it is stamped or die-cast according to the mold to form the basic shape and pattern outline of the badge. Stamping is suitable for simpler patterns and thinner sheet metal; die-casting is suitable for complex three-dimensional patterns and thicker metal materials, which can better present the details of the pattern.
•Acrylic and PVC materials: laser cutting or mold stamping is used to cut the sheet into the desired shape and size of the badge. Laser cutting has high accuracy and is suitable for cutting complex shapes; mold stamping is suitable for mass production.
1. Printing processing: According to the selected printing method, the processed badge blank is printed. In the printing process, the amount of ink, printing pressure and speed should be strictly controlled to ensure uniform color, clear patterns, and consistent with the design manuscript.
2. Surface treatment: After the printing is completed, the badge will be surface processed. For example, during electroplating treatments such as gold-plated and silver-plated, the badge needs to be placed in an electroplating tank to form a uniform metal coating on its surface by electrolysis; during the plastic drop treatment, the formulated epoxy resin is evenly dripped on the surface of the badge and baked and cured in the oven; the frosted treatment is through a specialThe polishing equipment polishes the surface of the badge to form a frosted texture.
(3) Post-processing
1. Back processing: According to customer requirements, install the corresponding wearing device on the back of the badge. When installing the pin, make sure that the pin is firm and the opening and closing are smooth; when installing the magnet, make sure that the magnet is firmly fixed to ensure sufficient magnetic force; when pasting the self-adhesive, make sure that the paste is flat and free of air bubbles.
2. Quality inspection: Conduct a comprehensive quality inspection of the finished Christmas badge, check the clarity of the pattern and text, the accuracy and saturation of the color, the effect of the surface treatment, and the firmness of the wearing device on the back to ensure that the product meets the quality standards.
3. Packaging: According to customer needs, the Christmas badges can be packaged in independent opp bags to prevent the badges from rubbing and damaging each other; they can also be packaged in cartons to improve the quality of the products and facilitate storage and transportation.
The product parameters and production technology of the above Christmas badges can be adjusted and improved according to the specific needs of customers. We will rely on professional technology and rich experience to provide you with high-quality Christmas badge products.
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