Customized Cartoon fan product parameters and process specifications
1、 Product parameters
1. Specifications and dimensions
cartoon fans need to balance portability and graphic display effects in terms of size. Common sizes are as follows:
Portable and compact: The fan has a unfolded length of 18cm-25cm, making it lightweight and easy for children to hold or put into pockets or backpacks. It is suitable as a children's toy, promotional gift, etc.
Conventional practicality: The fan has a unfolded length of 28cm-35cm, providing enough space to present rich cartoon patterns. It is widely used in various scenarios, such as shopping mall promotions, anime exhibitions, and restaurant giveaways.
Large display type: The fan has a unfolded length of 40cm-50cm, with strong visual impact on the pattern. It can be used for decoration of anime themed activities, shop window displays, etc., which can better attract the audience's attention.
In addition to common folding fan styles, cartoon shaped alien fans can also be customized, such as animal shapes, cartoon character outline shapes, etc., making the fan itself a part of cartoon elements and enhancing fun.
2. Material selection
The material of cartoon fans should consider durability, safety, and the presentation effect of cartoon patterns:
Fan surface material:
PP plastic: lightweight, tough, not easily damaged, waterproof and moisture-proof, with bright printing colors, very suitable for children's use, and low cost, suitable for large-scale promotional customization.
Polyester fabric: It has good breathability, printing patterns are not easy to fade, and has a soft touch. It is suitable for making foldable cartoon fans, easy to carry, and commonly used in anime peripheral products.
Copperplate paper: The paper is smooth and has high printing accuracy, which can effectively display the details of cartoon patterns. It is suitable for short-term promotional activities, but it is relatively easy to damage and should be avoided from getting wet.
Fan bone/fan handle material:
Plastic: mostly made of PP or PS material, coordinated with the fan surface material, lightweight, low cost, can be made into various colors, and can also print cartoon patterns or text on the fan handle, suitable for mass production.
Bamboo: After polishing, it feels smooth and has natural textures. When paired with cartoon patterns, it can form a unique style, suitable for customizing cartoon fans that lean towards natural and fresh styles.
Wood: such as oak, poplar, etc., with a lightweight texture, can be carved and processed. The simple outline of cartoon images can be carved on the fan handle to enhance the texture and fun of the fan handle, suitable for customization of high-end cartoon peripherals.
3. Information Content
The information content design of cartoon fans should revolve around cartoon themes, highlighting cute and lively styles:
Cartoon patterns: This is the core content, which can be selected from popular anime characters, original cartoon characters, etc. The patterns should be clear and vivid, with vivid color combinations that meet the preferences of the target audience, such as bright colors and cute images favored by children, and trendy cartoon elements favored by young people.
Brand information: Place the brand logo, name, or simple promotional slogan in a suitable position on the fan surface. The logo design should be integrated with the cartoon style to avoid being too stiff, such as designing the logo as part of a cartoon image.
Additional information: QR codes can be added according to needs (scanning the code can learn more about cartoon content or participate in activities), event information (such as "collecting cartoon fans for gifts"), etc. The information should be concise and clear, without affecting the overall beauty of the cartoon pattern.
The information layout should be centered around cartoon patterns, with other information reasonably distributed in blank spaces to avoid crowding and maintain the coordination and fun of the picture.
2、 Process Description
1. Printing process
The printing process of cartoon fans needs to accurately present the colors and details of cartoon patterns. The common processes are as follows:
Offset printing: Suitable for materials such as PP plastic and copperplate paper, it has fast printing speed, low cost, and can effectively reproduce the colors of cartoon patterns. It is suitable for mass production and performs well for cartoon patterns with uncomplicated colors.
Screen printing: It has a good effect on materials such as polyester fabric and plastic, with strong ink adhesion and bright and full colors. It is suitable for cartoon fans with clear pattern lines and a small number of colors, and can achieve special effects such as local UV to enhance the three-dimensional sense of the pattern.
Digital printing: For cartoon designs with complex patterns and rich colors, digital printing can accurately restore details and color gradients, meeting personalized customization needs. For example, fans printed with unique original cartoon images have good performance on various materials, but the cost is relatively high.
2. Cutting and Forming Process
Fan cutting: According to the
designed fan size and shape, use professional cutting equipment to cut PP plastic, copperplate paper, fabric, etc. For alien cartoon fans, corresponding molds need to be made for die-cutting to ensure accurate fan shape and smooth edges without burrs.
Fan bone/fan handle molding: Plastic fan bones and fan handles are molded by injection molding process, where plastic raw materials are injected into the mold for one-time molding, which can directly produce fan bones and fan handles with cartoon patterns or shapes, resulting in high production efficiency. Bamboo and
wooden fan bones/handles undergo cutting, polishing, and other processes to meet size requirements. If cartoon patterns are carved, laser engraving or manual engraving is required.
3. Assembly process
The assembly of cartoon fans should ensure firmness while not affecting the overall aesthetics:
Plug in assembly: For plastic fan bones and fans, plug in is often used to insert the fan bones into the reserved slots on the fan surface. The operation is simple, the assembly efficiency is high, and it is suitable for mass production.
Adhesive assembly: Special adhesive is used to bond the fan surface, fan bone, and fan handle, suitable for connecting fabrics, paper, plastic, or wooden fan bones. When bonding, ensure that the adhesive is evenly applied to avoid overflowing and affecting the appearance. After the adhesive dries, ensure that the connection is firm.
Binding assembly: For cartoon fans with folding fan styles, rivets or screws are used to bind the fan bones and surface together, allowing the surface to open and close flexibly. The binding position should be precise to ensure smooth opening and closing of the fan.
After assembly, check whether the connection between the fan surface and the fan bone is firm, whether the fan handle is installed in place, and ensure that there will be no looseness or detachment during use.
4. Post processing technology
Film coating: A thin film is applied to the surface of the copperplate paper fan, which can be divided into bright film and matte film. The bright film can make the cartoon patterns more vivid and eye-catching, while the matte film brings a soft texture, while also playing a role in waterproofing, anti fouling, and increasing the hardness of the fan surface.
Rounding treatment: Cut the corners of the fan to avoid sharp edges scratching the user, especially for cartoon fans suitable for children, making the fan safer.
Cartoon shaped processing: For irregular cartoon fans, after cutting and shaping, the edges are finely polished to ensure smooth shaping. For the cartoon carved parts on the fan handle, polishing treatment is carried out to make the hand feel smooth and comfortable.
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