How do you make Laser Foil Hot Stamping Foil?

How do you make Laser Foil Hot Stamping Foil?

To make laser foil hot stamping foil, a process called vacuum metallization is typically used. Here are the basic steps involved:

1. First, a carrier film or substrate material is chosen and coated with an adhesive layer.

2. Next, the film is placed into a vacuum chamber and the temperature and pressure are carefully controlled.

3. A metal wire or target containing the desired metal, such as aluminum or copper, is then heated with an electric current until it vaporizes.

4. The metal atoms then condense on the substrate film and create a thin, uniform layer of metallic coating.

5. The coating process can be repeated multiple times, with each layer adding to the overall thickness and durability of the foil.

6. After the coating process is complete, the hot stamping foil is cut to the desired size and packaged for distribution.

During the hot stamping process, the foil is placed over the material to be stamped, and heat and pressure are applied to transfer the metallic layer onto the surface of the material. The resulting effect is a shiny, metallic design that is highly durable and scratch-resistant.