Pad printing apparatus and control system.

摘要

A pad printing apparatus (10) and control system is provided whereby a pad holder for removably holding an ink transfer pad (18) is driven independently of a plate holder (20) that removably holds an engraved printing plate (22). Separate stepping motor/lead screw arrangements (26, 28) are provided for driving the pad holder and plate holder (20). The control system includes a user interface whereby a user may input desired process parameters relating to the print cycle. A central controller receives the input parameters and activates the drive assembles for the pad and plate holder in accordance with the parameters. A closed-reservoir ink assembly is also provided for inking the engraved printing plate. <IMAGE>