Operating video
PT26STapered cup heat transfer operation and sample result
Operating video showing transfer-film movement, roller contact and the decorated tapered cup.
Application solution
Tapered Cup Heat Transfer Solution
A tapered-surface transfer route that uses cup geometry, fixture positioning and coordinated roller motion to control seam alignment and film contact.
Solution overview
Production requirements
A tapered cup has different circumferences at its upper and lower edges, so a simple cylindrical transfer path can cause seam tilt, overlap or wrinkles.
Process
- 01
Confirm the cup's major diameter, minor diameter and print height.
- 02
Install the matching fixture and locate the cup.
- 03
Set the geometric compensation and print start position.
- 04
Coordinate cup rotation, roller contact and film movement through the tapered path.
- 05
Inspect the seam and make small geometry corrections when required.
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Connected evidence
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Related machines
Equipment used in this solution
Tapered Cup Heat Transfer Machine
Small and medium tapered containers such as PP cups, flower pots and small beach buckets.
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Knowledge base
Principles and commissioning guides
Commissioning
Checks before the first article
- Confirm both cup diameters, print height, artwork geometry and supported position as one setup.
- Check roller contact and film tension across the full print height before changing process energy.
- Establish the print start position with small geometry changes and a clearly marked sample.
Selection notes
Configuration details
- The cup taper, wall rigidity and accessible print area must be checked with the sample.
- Artwork geometry and transfer film must be prepared for the tapered surface.
- Final seam quality depends on the confirmed fixture, geometry and process window.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Why are both cup diameters required?
They describe the circumference difference that the coordinated transfer path must compensate across the print height.
How is seam tilt corrected?
The start position and confirmed cup geometry are adjusted in small steps, then checked on sample parts.
Can one fixture handle every cup?
No. Cup dimensions, wall support and loading position determine the fixture design.
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