Get to Know about the Lenticular Printing

Choosing the appropriate supplies and procedures along the way is a crucial part of creating a superb lenticular product. Although evolving technology and the availability of materials have a crucial impact on these decisions, the majority of these challenges are handled behind the scenes. But here are some of the tools that make up the lenticular toolbox for those who want a clearer idea of their possibilities or a deeper understanding of physics.

Different Materials

PETG, Acrylic, and Polystyrene are the three main material types used to make lenticular plastic sheets, sometimes known as lenses. Due to its resistance to impact fractures and breakage, it is an excellent choice for lenticular for both commercial and fine art applications.

In addition to being often used in daily life, acrylic (PMMA) plastic sheet has been utilized to make some exceptionally fine lenticular lenses.

Acrylic is renowned for its clarity and is suitable for outdoor use, particularly when utilized in thicker lens sheet with adhesive items.

Polystyrene, often known as PS, is a clear plastic resin that is the least expensive of the polymers used to make lenticular and is best for thick sheet items. Unfortunately, PS is not regarded as a lasting material for lenticular manufacture since it is extremely fragile and soon becomes yellow when exposed to UV light.

Thickness

The LPI and whether the lens is designed for 3D or motion are often two elements that determine the large format lenticular thickness, which ranges from.033" to.15". However, 3D lenses are always thicker than motion lenses. Lower LPI lenses are typically thicker than higher LPI lenses. The thickness is typically unimportant to the end user unless the print must fit into a fixture that already exists and has specified tolerances. Large-format lenticulars often need some sort of display support to prevent drooping.

Viewing Position

A certain viewing angle is designed into lenticular sheets fromthe lenticular product manufacturer. Wider viewing angles are often used for motion and narrower viewing angles for 3D, however, both effects may be produced with lenses of any viewing angle with varying degrees of success. The lenticular flipping speed is the most obvious effect of the viewing angle, with narrow viewing angles providing fast flipping graphics and a broader angle giving slower flips.