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UV Printing Solution for Metal Products | Nameplates, Panels & Outdoor Decals – Baosiwei


Industry Challenges: Why is Metal Printing Considered Difficult?

When customizing metal products, customers often face:

  • Poor Adhesion: Standard inks don’t bond well to metal surfaces, leading to peeling and scratches.
  • Low Durability: In outdoor environments (e.g., decals, lamps), colors fade quickly due to sun and rain.
  • Design Limitations: Techniques like etching require long lead times and tooling costs, limiting flexibility.

Many clients shared similar feedback during testing: “The color looks good, but it doesn’t stick well.”

Baosiwei UV Metal Printing Solution — Built for Industrial Production

We combine professional-grade printers with dedicated coating workflows to ensure excellent ink adhesion on metals, supporting short-run and large-scale production alike.

Recommended Models

  • JW-2513M Flatbed Printer: Handles large metal sheets with consistent speed and precision.

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  • JW-3220 Industrial Platform: Designed for high-output, continuous production environments.

Compatible Materials

Iron, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, electroplated surfaces, etc.
Requires Baosiwei’s UV hard ink and pre-applied metal coating.

Workflow Overview

  1. Apply Coating: Primer boosts adhesion
  2. UV Printing: Direct image output using Baosiwei flatbed UV printer
  3. Topcoat/Lamination (Optional): Improves durability and resistance
  4. Curing: UV ink dries instantly, saving time

Solved Problems

Pain PointTraditionalBaosiwei Solution
Peeling IssuesLow adhesionCoating + hard UV ink = scratch-resistant
Color FadingSun/rain fades in weeksTested for 1+ year outdoor durability
Complex WorkflowEtching/plates requiredFlexible digital prints, fast design changes

Application Examples

  • Automotive decals or emblems with gradient color
  • Industrial nameplates or asset labels
  • Indoor/outdoor metal shells (e.g., lamps, enclosures)

(Aluminum Panel Painting)

Real Client Feedback

A signage factory in Zhejiang adopted the JW-2513M + hard ink + metal coating setup in early 2024:

  • First-pass print success rate increased from 60% to over 95%
  • Accepted custom 1-piece jobs, including variable graphics
  • Outdoor signage retained color after 12 months without fading

Business Value

BenefitImpact
Flexible Order HandlingSupports small and varied jobs
Streamlined WorkflowNo etching, no screen printing
Stronger Market PositionHigher durability and visual quality

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