Midwest Graphics

11-10-08 Midwest adds equipment:
The EXP 63" Laminator is a full featured machine with all the "bells and whistles". Whether you plan on laminating, mounting or encapsulating your media, the EXP 63 Laminator offers the functionality of all three. The extra wide chassis allows flexibility in mounting and laminating your printed media. With the extra storage and pullout mandrels, changeover from project-to-project is a breeze.

Work width: 63"
Laminator width: 77"
Speed: 0-10 fpm.
Maximum Aperture: 1"

10-20-08 Midwest adds equipment:
The Esko Kongsberg iXL-24 series of die-less cutting and creasing tables deliver record-breaking productivity and versatility. This table offers simple and time-optimized operation, excellent tooling flexibility and an unsurpassed track record for durability.

Amongst others, Kongsberg XL flatbed cutting plotters bring following benefits:
* Significant productivity gains due to high-powered servo system and Twin-Drive beam
* Unobstructed table top access from all sides
* Ideally suited for a mix of corrugated and folding carton jobs, because excellent tooling versatility is built in!
* Automatic identification of tool inserts speeds up changeovers and prevents user errors
* Laser pointer in toolhead ensures fast and accurate registration
* Powerful vacuum hold-down system with configurable on/off control
* Low-noise operation
* Plots on Mylar, paper and flat dieboards
A feasible alternative for dependable small-lot production, thanks to rugged design and fast operation

Work area: 63-3/8x120
Max. material size: 69x135
Max. speed 50m/min - 33lps

12-01-07 Midwest adds equipment:
The Acuity HD 2504 offers you the latest breakthrough in wide format UV digital imaging technology. Specifically designed for print applications requiring fine detail, high resolution images, the Acuity HD 2504 delivers image quality that holds up visually, even at the closest of viewing distances. Though designed for high resolution, the Acuity is capable of printing any type of graphic on a variety of material with a fidelity of detail unmatched by other machines in the market place.

At the heart of the Acuity is a new imaging technology the enables each print head to produce variable size droplets of ink as opposed to traditional fixed-droplet machines. Jetting as fine a 6 picoleter the Acuity produces sharp, precise images with smoother transitions and quarter tones: then switching on the fly to droplets up to 30 picoleters delivers denser, more uniform solid image areas.

Print Format: 48x96
Max Substrate Depth: 1.89” thick
Resolution: 6-30 picoliters Grayscale Technology
Ink: Expanded Gamut CMYK UV Fuji Sericol

MG announces NEW technological advances in our process!

07-01-04
MegaSetter Plus:This large-format imagesetter lets us output one-piece film up to 53" x 63", with high resolution for precise images, and increased flexibility in job layout.

Press Characterization: We have an effective program of on-press evaluation that will determine the capabilities of your press, inks, and substrates. In the past few months we have added additional, experienced personnel in this area to increase the quantity and quality of projects we can handle simultaneously.

Latest generation Color Management software: We have recently upgraded our color managed workflow, which allows us to develop ICC profiles on our customers' presses that can be used to make accurate proofs and predictable color results on high-end jobs.

New Color Measurement software: We have added a Gretag-Macbeth Spectrascan X-Y Table that automates reading color targets from press characterizations.

01-06-03
Midwest Graphics recently acquired some of the latest Cyrel processing equipment, offering the highest quality automation, throughput and serviceability available in the industry. Our new processors are the latest generation plate processing systems that are designed to wash out up to 52"x80" plates. Our recent acquisitions include:

Our new equipment incorporates an innovative processing concept consisting of multiple flat brushes and counter-rotating round brushes to wash out the non-exposed parts of the plate. High screen resolution, sharp line work, deep reverses and clean floors are achieved to meet the highest flexo standards, whether thick, thin, narrow or wide plates are processed.

Cyrel 3000D is equipped with multiple drawers, each having its own adjustable timer for setting individual drying times. This provides very even drying temperature and consistent airflow throughout the separate drawers to achieve excellent drying uniformity.

01-06-03
Midwest Graphics recently acquired some of the latest flexographic plate processing equipment. The Plate-Vac™ PRI 300 unit has been designed specifically for solvent recovery applications in flexographic plate processing operations.

Plumbed directly to the 3000BP, the Plate-Vac™ maintains a source of clean solvent that automatically transfers to the plate processor as required. Using a patented process, 97% recovery of available solvent is possible while the still bottoms remain in a flowable state for easy removal and disposal.

The enclosure is designed to be a self contained, Class I, Division II area and the equipment can be installed easily in the plate processing area. Controls are designed to be easy to use and the graphics display screen provides step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting information. "