Manufacturing managers and process engineers need consistent, high-production processes that deliver quality products daily. In addition, leading manufacturers embrace lean manufacturing methods as they strive for continuous improvements to their production processes. Ultraviolet (UV) LED curing technology improves existing manufacturing processes.
UV curing is a photochemical process that changes a liquid ink, coating or adhesive into a solid. Instead of using heat to drive off solvents or water, UV energy causes “drying” of the specially formulated photosensitive chemistry in just seconds. From its first use in the graphic arts printing industry over 40 years ago, a broad range of industrial manufacturers now use UV curing for a wide variety of processes such as wood coating, electronics assembly, medical device coating and assembly, automotive parts coating and marking, plastics decorating, and many more.