Prototype & Production Systems, Inc.

DICEblade

DICEblade

The DICEblade modular inkjet system is a better way to build large single-pass digital printing systems. The DICEblade system combines existing industrial inkjet components into a flexible package perfect for a variety of digital print integrations from web printing to product decoration. The DICEblade improves image quality, system reliability and reduces mean time to maintain while providing the end-user more flexibility to change their printing process to meet future requirements.

Features

Ease of Maintenance

Each DICEblade can be quickly removed for service, This allows complete access to both sides of all the printing components. The kinematic mounts allow the Blade to be reinstalled in less than 1 minute. 

Kinematic Mounts

Each DICEblade fits into accurate kinematic mounts that are built into the lower roller assembly. All of the precision is built into the roller assembly, avoiding the need to maintain precision over the top of the print engine and the challenge of accurately moving the print engine for head tending.  Improving print quality and drop placement accuracy.

Interchangeability

The Blade version of the DICE print engine can have spaces for up to 10 blades. The Blades can be positioned as required by the customer. The blades included inter-color pinning for accurate ink placement from one blade to the next.

Multiples Head Types

Inkjet printhead technology is constantly evolving. PPSI will constantly be introducing blades with new printhead types.  The modularity of the blade design facilitates customers having options about when and how much of their printer they may choose to upgrade in the future.