Investigation of the Effects of Process Parameters on the Performance of Gravure Printed Films on Flexible Substrates

Pankaj Kumar Yadav; Sonam Verma

doi:10.69968/ijisem.2026v5i2468-474

Authors

Pankaj Kumar Yadav Research Scholar, Somany Institute of Technology & Management, Rewari, Haryana
Sonam Verma Assistant Professor, Somany Institute of Technology & Management, Rewari, Haryana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69968/ijisem.2026v5i2468-474

Keywords:

Gravure Printing, Flexible Substrates, Film Thickness, Print Quality

Abstract

The performance of printed films placed on flexible substrates is examined in this study in relation to important gravure printing process parameters. Parameters such as printing speed, gravure cell geometry, ink composition, solvent concentration, and impression pressure were systematically analyzed using a Design of Experiments (DoE) approach. The printed films were evaluated in terms of thickness, surface roughness, transparency, and electrical conductivity. Results indicate that ink solid content and cell geometry significantly affect film thickness and uniformity, while printing speed influences ink transfer efficiency and surface morphology. The findings provide valuable insights for optimizing gravure printing conditions to produce high-quality functional films for packaging and printed electronics applications.

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