How to Reduce Registration Shift in Foil Stamping
Registration shift happens when the foil position does not align with the printed artwork, border, embossing area or package layout. It is especially noticeable on cosmetic boxes, labels and premium paper packaging. ## Main Causes The first cause is sheet movement during feeding. Paper curl, static, thickness variation or unstable feeding can move the sheet slightly before stamping. The second cause is setup alignment. If the stamping plate is not positioned accurately, the shift may appear in the same direction throughout the run. The third cause is artwork tolerance. Designs that place…