Cheshire Anilox has recently installed a new interferometry system, which helps measure cell volume on an anilox roll. Microdynamics is a digital interferometry system that uses a series of reflective light waves, with accuracy as fine as 10 nanometres, capturing cross sections of the engraving and composing a 3-D image of the cells resulting in a true volumetric measurement. The new measurement system complements the recent investments in engraving technology.
“The need to get the latest technology with the Microdynamics interferometer microscope was crucial to us, as it allows us to get a fully calibrated volume control system and full integration between readings of different types of microscopes which is an essential part or our Quality control procedure,” said Phil Smith, Cheshire Anilox Technology’s Production Manager.
“With the recent investments in volumetric and quality control, Cheshire can assure customers worldwide for repeatability and consistency, from roll to roll. This is critical for global print groups that are looking to standardise their production between plants,” said Sonia Arcos, Cheshire’s Technical Sales Director.
In other news, the company has expanded it manufacturing capacity with the opening of a new 11,000 sq ft facility, which will be used primarily for CNC machining. This will enable the company to expand their anilox roll manufacturing capacity to support increased demands. The new plant is fully operational since June.
