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How to determine the best doctor-blade angle

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When gravure printers talk, they say "67 degrees," "high angle," or "flat angle." There are two angles. The doctor-blade angle is often the less important one.

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  • Doctor-blade angle vs contact angle
  • The window that actually prints
  • Setups

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