{"id":9003,"date":"2026-08-26T17:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/?p=9003"},"modified":"2026-08-22T21:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T13:23:23","slug":"how-to-make-silicone-pads-for-pad-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/how-to-make-silicone-pads-for-pad-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Silicone Pads for Pad Printing: Mixing, Degassing, Casting and Curing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good pad-printing silicone can still produce a defective printing pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reason is that pad quality depends not only on the silicone specification, but also on how consistently the material is processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incorrect weighing can affect curing. Aggressive mixing introduces unnecessary air. Excessive degassing can consume the remaining working time. Poor pouring can put bubbles back into material that was already degassed. Contamination can leave addition-cure silicone locally tacky even when the mixing ratio is correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is therefore not simply to follow a sequence of steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is to control the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group snippet-answer-box is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Answer: How Are Silicone Printing Pads Made?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silicone printing pads are typically made by accurately weighing the RTV-2 components, mixing them uniformly, adjusting hardness with silicone oil when required, vacuum-degassing the mixture, casting it slowly into a clean mold, and allowing it to cure under the correct catalyst and temperature conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five process variables deserve particular attention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ratio \u2192 Air \u2192 Time \u2192 Temperature \u2192 Contamination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cured silicone pad is not automatically a production-qualified printing pad. The finished pad should still be inspected and tested under actual printing conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/urunler\/tampon-baski-silikon\/\"><u>View Topsil silicone Pad Printing Silicone Rubber \u2192<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pad-Making Process Control at a Glance<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Process stage<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main control<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical failure if poorly controlled<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weighing<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>A:B ratio accuracy<\/td><td>Slow, uneven or incomplete cure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kar\u0131\u015ft\u0131rma<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Homogeneity without excessive air<\/td><td>Uneven hardness or excessive bubbles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gaz Giderme<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Air removal vs remaining working time<\/td><td>Internal voids or insufficient casting time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casting<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Controlled mold filling<\/td><td>Reintroduced air<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>K\u00fcrleme<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Catalyst, temperature and compatibility<\/td><td>Under-cure or tacky areas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final QC<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Cure completeness and printing behavior<\/td><td>Deformation or unstable ink transfer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The process sequence tells you what to do. Process control determines whether the same silicone produces consistent pads batch after batch.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before Mixing: Prepare the Mold and Your Working-Time Budget<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-printing-silicone-working-time-budget-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"pad-printing-silicone-working-time-budget\" class=\"wp-image-9009 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-printing-silicone-working-time-budget-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"pad-printing-silicone-working-time-budget\" class=\"wp-image-9009 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-printing-silicone-working-time-budget-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-printing-silicone-working-time-budget-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-printing-silicone-working-time-budget-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-printing-silicone-working-time-budget-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-printing-silicone-working-time-budget-600x328.webp 600w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-printing-silicone-working-time-budget.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before Parts A and B touch, make sure the mold and tools are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Temiz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kuru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free from incompatible residues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ready for immediate processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Properly treated with release agent where required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is particularly important for addition-cure silicone because certain contaminants can interfere with the platinum-catalyzed curing reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHT&#8217;s technical guidance for addition-cure pad-printing silicone also warns that incompatible contact materials and contamination can inhibit cure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cht-silicones.com\/applications\/tampo-pad-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>CHT Pad Printing Silicone<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Does Working Time Start?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common production mistake is assuming the published working time starts after vacuum degassing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The practical working-time clock starts when Parts A and B come into contact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For standard Topsil silicone PP-30\/AP-30, the current reference is approximately <strong>20\u201330 minutes at 25\u00b0C<\/strong>, with a <strong>9A:1B mixing ratio by weight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your process window must therefore include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mixing + Oil Adjustment + Degassing + Transfer + Casting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A useful way to calculate the real casting window is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Usable Casting Window<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total working time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2212 <strong>Kar\u0131\u015ft\u0131rma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2212 <strong>Oil adjustment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2212 <strong>Gaz Giderme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2212 <strong>Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">=<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Remaining time available for mold filling<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why spending almost the entire working time trying to achieve \u201cperfect\u201d vacuum degassing can create another problem: rushed casting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mixing: Control the Ratio Before Anything Else<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For PP-30 and AP-30:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Part A : Part B = 9 : 1 by weight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use an accurate scale rather than estimating by volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mix thoroughly enough to create a homogeneous formulation, but avoid unnecessarily aggressive stirring. High mixing speed introduces more air and increases the burden on the vacuum stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scrape the sides and bottom of the vessel so that unmixed material does not remain around the container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Should Silicone Oil Be Added?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the current Topsil silicone pad-making process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix A + B \u2192 Add A100 silicone oil \u2192 Mix uniformly \u2192 Vacuum degas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A100 dosage is calculated against the <strong>total mixed weight of Part A + Part B before silicone oil is added<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00d6rne\u011fin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A + B = 10 kg A100 dosage = 20% A100 added = 2 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current production recommendation for this pad-printing system is <strong>up to 30% silicone oil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Higher A100 levels have also been tested internally to study hardness change, but those results are <strong>hardness-reference data rather than standard production recommendations<\/strong>, because mechanical performance has not been fully characterized at those higher oil levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the complete hardness and oil-adjustment discussion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/pad-printing-pad-hardness-shore-a-vs-shore-00\/\"><u>Pad Printing Pad Hardness: Shore A vs Shore 00 \u2192<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry suppliers such as Elkem also describe silicone-oil dilution as a method for adjusting the hardness of RTV silicone used for printing pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elkem.com\/markets\/advanced-manufacturing-industrial\/molding-printing\/pad-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Elkem \u2014 Silicones for Pad Printing<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vacuum Degassing: Watch the Silicone, Not Only the Timer<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vacuum-degassing-pad-printing-silicone-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"vacuum-degassing-pad-printing-silicone\" class=\"wp-image-9011 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vacuum-degassing-pad-printing-silicone-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"vacuum-degassing-pad-printing-silicone\" class=\"wp-image-9011 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vacuum-degassing-pad-printing-silicone-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vacuum-degassing-pad-printing-silicone-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vacuum-degassing-pad-printing-silicone-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vacuum-degassing-pad-printing-silicone-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vacuum-degassing-pad-printing-silicone-600x328.webp 600w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vacuum-degassing-pad-printing-silicone.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air introduced during mixing can become:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surface bubbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal voids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defects around fine pad geometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak areas inside the finished pad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current Topsil silicone processing reference is approximately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u22120.1 MPa for 3\u20136 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, degassing should not be controlled by a timer alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Should You See Under Vacuum?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical batch moves through a visible sequence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rise \u2192 Foam \u2192 Bubble rupture \u2192 Collapse \u2192 Reduced fine bubbling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This behavior is useful because it tells the operator what is happening inside the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the silicone is still expanding heavily and releasing large bubbles, substantial trapped air may remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the main foam has collapsed and bubbling is greatly reduced, continuing indefinitely may simply consume valuable working time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leave Enough Free Container Volume<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silicone can expand significantly under vacuum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a vessel with generous free space above the material. If the foam approaches the rim, briefly reduce or release vacuum, allow the material to fall, and then continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The goal is not the longest possible vacuum cycle. The goal is sufficient air removal with enough working time left for controlled casting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For larger production batches and vacuum-equipment selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/how-to-degas-platinum-silicone-at-scale-equipment-cycle-guide\/\"><u>How to Degas Platinum Silicone at Scale: Equipment &amp; Cycle Guide \u2192<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Casting: Don&#8217;t Put the Air Back In<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-cast-silicone-printing-pads-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"how-to-cast-silicone-printing-pads\" class=\"wp-image-9010 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-cast-silicone-printing-pads-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"how-to-cast-silicone-printing-pads\" class=\"wp-image-9010 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-cast-silicone-printing-pads-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-cast-silicone-printing-pads-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-cast-silicone-printing-pads-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-cast-silicone-printing-pads-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-cast-silicone-printing-pads-600x328.webp 600w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-cast-silicone-printing-pads.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Degassing can be undone by poor pouring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After vacuum treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yava\u015f\u00e7a d\u00f6k\u00fcn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a continuous stream where practical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill mainly from one location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow the silicone to rise naturally through the mold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid splashing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid repeatedly stopping and restarting the pour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For deeper or more complex pad geometries, progressive filling can help the silicone displace air rather than trap it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid aggressively scraping foamy residue from the upper vessel wall into the mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Degassing removes air. Poor casting can put it back.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why vacuum treatment and casting should be viewed as one connected process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Curing: Catalyst, Temperature and Compatibility All Matter<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-silicone-cure-inhibition-troubleshooting-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"pad-silicone-cure-inhibition-troubleshooting\" class=\"wp-image-9012 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-silicone-cure-inhibition-troubleshooting-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"pad-silicone-cure-inhibition-troubleshooting\" class=\"wp-image-9012 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-silicone-cure-inhibition-troubleshooting-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-silicone-cure-inhibition-troubleshooting-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-silicone-cure-inhibition-troubleshooting-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-silicone-cure-inhibition-troubleshooting-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-silicone-cure-inhibition-troubleshooting-600x328.webp 600w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pad-silicone-cure-inhibition-troubleshooting.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topsil silicone pad-printing silicone can be supplied with different catalyst configurations to create different processing windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why different process instructions may show curing references such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4\u20136 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8\u201324 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These figures apply to different medium-\/slow-cure catalyst configurations rather than representing one universal cure time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical rule is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow the catalyst version and processing instruction supplied with the material you actually receive. Do not automatically apply the cure time of another PP-30\/AP-30 configuration to your batch.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This becomes especially important with larger pads or production processes that need more time for mixing, degassing and mold filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Temperature Changes the Cure Window<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Room-temperature curing data is temperature-dependent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A colder workshop generally slows curing, while warmer conditions generally accelerate crosslinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means a cure time measured at 25\u00b0C should not automatically be expected in a substantially colder production environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What If the Pad Is Still Tacky?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bu <strong>pattern of the cure failure<\/strong>&nbsp;gives useful troubleshooting clues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Entire Pad Is Too Soft or Under-Cured<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A:B ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing completeness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catalyst configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cure temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actual curing time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Only Certain Areas Are Tacky<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A contact-compatibility or contamination issue becomes more likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mold material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serbest b\u0131rakma ajan\u0131<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sulfur-containing materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tin\/condensation-silicone residues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addition-cure inhibition from incompatible materials is well established in silicone processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When introducing a new mold, release agent or contact material, a small compatibility test is safer than discovering the problem after filling a full production mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Localized tackiness points more strongly toward contact contamination; uniform under-cure should first trigger checks of ratio, mixing, temperature and catalyst configuration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a practical diagnostic direction, not an absolute rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Demold, Condition and Qualify the Finished Pad<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Demolding is not the end of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the specified cure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Demold \u2192 Trim \u2192 Inspect \u2192 Post-Demold Condition \u2192 Measure \u2192 Print-Test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current Topsil silicone processing instruction recommends approximately <strong>24 hours of post-demold conditioning before production use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First-Pad Approval Checklist<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Kontrol et<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to confirm<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Y\u00fczey<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>No critical bubbles, voids or contamination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tedavi<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>No tacky or uncured zones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Geometry<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>No obvious deformation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sertlik<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Within the intended finished-pad range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kenarlar<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>No obvious casting damage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pad\/base connection<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Secure where applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ink transfer<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Stable pickup and release<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Initial print trial<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>No abnormal early failure<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cured does not mean qualified. Printing performance qualifies the pad.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pad-Making Troubleshooting Matrix<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Problem<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Likely process causes<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>First corrective direction<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Many small bubbles<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Aggressive mixing \/ insufficient degassing<\/td><td>Reduce air introduction and review vacuum cycle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vacuum overflow<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Vessel too full \/ vacuum applied too quickly<\/td><td>Increase free volume and control vacuum rise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Large internal voids<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Incomplete degassing \/ poor casting<\/td><td>Review vacuum behavior and pouring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Uneven hardness<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Poor A:B or oil distribution<\/td><td>Check weighing and mixing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Whole pad cures slowly<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Low temperature \/ ratio \/ catalyst mismatch<\/td><td>Verify batch instruction and cure environment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Localized tacky areas<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Cure inhibition \/ contact contamination<\/td><td>Check mold, tools and contact materials<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pad deforms after demolding<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Insufficient cure<\/td><td>Review catalyst-specific cure window<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pad is softer than target<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Oil calculation or formulation error<\/td><td>Recheck A100 dosage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before changing silicone grades, first confirm that the defect was not created during processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>S\u0131k\u00e7a Sorulan Sorular<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-c9af9b46 uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     faq-clean\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\\\/\\\/topsilsilicone.com\\\/tr\\\/how-to-make-silicone-pads-for-pad-printing\\\/\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong>Can I Skip Vacuum Degassing?<\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"For repeatable industrial pad production, vacuum degassing is the more reliable way to minimize entrapped air.<br>Very small or low-viscosity batches may sometimes be processed differently, but the finished pad should still be carefully checked for bubbles and internal voids.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong>Should I Pour Immediately After Degassing?<\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Avoid unnecessary waiting because the curing reaction is already consuming the remaining working time.<br>However, \\u201cimmediately\\u201d does not mean rushing. Transfer and pour slowly enough to avoid reintroducing air.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong>Can a Slow Catalyst Help When Making Large Printing Pads?<\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It can be useful when a larger batch needs more time for mixing, degassing and mold filling.<br>The objective is not simply to choose the slowest catalyst available. The catalyst should provide enough processing time without creating an unnecessarily long production cycle.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong>Can I Use More Than 30% Silicone Oil?<\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Topsil silicone has internal hardness-reference data above 30%, but these higher-oil formulations are not the current standard production recommendation for PP-30\\\/AP-30.<br>If very low finished hardness is required, the complete formulation and finished-pad performance should be validated rather than relying on hardness alone.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Does platinum-cure silicone have better compression set than tin-cure silicone?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Usually, yes. Platinum cure silicone generally has better compression set resistance, which means it can recover better after being compressed. This can matter in repeated-use molds, seals, gaskets, or silicone parts that need to maintain shape over time. \"\n            }\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e415ceab\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I Skip Vacuum Degassing?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>For repeatable industrial pad production, vacuum degassing is the more reliable way to minimize entrapped air.<br>Very small or low-viscosity batches may sometimes be processed differently, but the finished pad should still be carefully checked for bubbles and internal voids.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8b974d1b\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Should I Pour Immediately After Degassing?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Avoid unnecessary waiting because the curing reaction is already consuming the remaining working time.<br>However, \u201cimmediately\u201d does not mean rushing. Transfer and pour slowly enough to avoid reintroducing air.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-d8950e4b\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can a Slow Catalyst Help When Making Large Printing Pads?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>It can be useful when a larger batch needs more time for mixing, degassing and mold filling.<br>The objective is not simply to choose the slowest catalyst available. The catalyst should provide enough processing time without creating an unnecessarily long production cycle.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c72757d0\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I Use More Than 30% Silicone Oil?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Topsil silicone has internal hardness-reference data above 30%, but these higher-oil formulations are not the current standard production recommendation for PP-30\/AP-30.<br>If very low finished hardness is required, the complete formulation and finished-pad performance should be validated rather than relying on hardness alone.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c01bb64d\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">Does platinum-cure silicone have better compression set than tin-cure silicone?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Usually, yes. Platinum cure silicone generally has better compression set resistance, which means it can recover better after being compressed. This can matter in repeated-use molds, seals, gaskets, or silicone parts that need to maintain shape over time. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Having Bubbles, Tacky Areas or Inconsistent Cure?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your pad-making process produces bubbles, localized tackiness, uneven cure or repeated casting defects, review the <strong>material and process together<\/strong>&nbsp;before changing silicone grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send Topsil silicone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current silicone grade + catalyst version + A:B ratio + silicone-oil dosage + batch size + vacuum conditions + cure temperature\/time + pad photo + defect description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives the technical team enough information to identify whether the problem is more likely related to formulation, processing conditions or material compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/tekni%cc%87k-destek\/\"><u>Review My Pad-Making Process \u2192<\/u><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/urunler\/tampon-baski-silikon\/\"><u>View PP-30 &amp; AP-30 Pad Printing Silicone \u2192<\/u><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/pad-printing-pad-hardness-shore-a-vs-shore-00\/\"><u>Read the Pad Hardness Guide \u2192<\/u><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/tampon-baski-nedir\/\"><u>Learn What Pad Printing Is \u2192<\/u><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical References<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cht-silicones.com\/applications\/tampo-pad-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>CHT \u2014 Pad Printing Silicone<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elkem.com\/markets\/advanced-manufacturing-industrial\/molding-printing\/pad-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Elkem \u2014 Silicones for Pad Printing<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/urunler\/tampon-baski-silikon\/\"><u>Topsil silicone \u2014 PP-30 \/ AP-30 Pad Printing Silicone<\/u><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A good pad-printing silicone can still produce a defective printing pad. The reason is that pad quality depends not only on the silicone specification, but also on how consistently the material is processed. Incorrect weighing can affect curing. Aggressive mixing introduces unnecessary air. Excessive degassing can consume the remaining working time. Poor pouring can put [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9008,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9003","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technical-faqs"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads.webp",1200,670,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads-150x150.webp",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads-300x168.webp",300,168,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads-768x429.webp",768,429,true],"large":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads-1024x572.webp",800,447,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads.webp",1200,670,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads.webp",1200,670,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads-18x10.webp",18,10,true],"woocommerce_thumbnail":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads-300x300.webp",300,300,true],"woocommerce_single":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads-600x335.webp",600,335,true],"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-make-silicone-pad-printing-pads-100x100.webp",100,100,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Michael","author_link":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/author\/michael\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"A good pad-printing silicone can still produce a defective printing pad. The reason is that pad quality depends not only on the silicone specification, but also on how consistently the material is processed. Incorrect weighing can affect curing. Aggressive mixing introduces unnecessary air. Excessive degassing can consume the remaining working time. 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