Cast & Cure is a revolutionary technology that allows you to apply an etched image into a UV coating, to produce stunning visual holographic effects on the printed sheet.

Filmtone Cast & Cure applications systems are engineered and designed to work with you existing offset, sheet-fed lithographic printing press with UV capability.

The Cast & Cure process is performed at press speed and in litho register.  The process utilizes standard printing plates so that your make-ready is done in flash.  Most importantly, your operator needs no additional skills to operate the system.

With Cast & Cure, you are able to apply a spot or flood holographic effect.  The Cast & Cure film is available in a variety of stock holographic patterns including High Gloss, Matte and various Holographic images.  You are also able to create a proprietary design for authenticity, branding and security applications. 

The film used in the Cast & Cure process is re-usable , with customers averaging between 8-10 passes through the press.

How does it work?

The Cast & Cure process is the last process performed on your printing press. Cast & Cure uses an UV Duct Varnish that is applied with a standard lithographic printing plate onto the substrate.

The UV Varnish comes into contact with the Cast & Cure Film, releasing the image of the film onto the substrate where the UV Varnish has been applied. The UV Varnish is dried by a UV source, creating a holographic effect onto the printed sheet. The Cast & Cure Film is rewound automatically, as it is able to re-used multiple times.

What are the Production benefits?

· Fast make-readies

· No additional tool or die costs

· Single pass processing

· Litho registration

· No special operator training

· Shorter lead times

· Runs at Litho press speed

· Ideal for short run work

What are the Design benefits?

· Holographic effects

· Allows full coverage and spot applications

· Incorporation of product branding.

· Anti counterfeiting applications

What are the Company benefits?

· More sales and marketing opportunities

· Eliminates outsourcing and additional labour costs.

· Reduces operating costs.

· Eliminates need for costly foils

What products benefit from Cast and Cure?

Foiltone systems are now being used for:

· Cosmetic Packaging

· Food and beverage Packaging

· Pharmaceutical Packaging

· Greeting Cards

· Advertising and Promotion

· Books and Magazine Printing

· CD, DVD and Gaming Jackets