Application notes
Specifying a custom holographic pattern: artwork, repeat and sampling
What to prepare before a custom laser pattern is quoted, and why the pattern sample matters more than the artwork file.
5 min read · 18 Jul 2026
Artwork requirements
Pattern artwork is supplied as vector or high-resolution bitmap with a defined repeat. Line weights below a threshold disappear at the embossing stage, so thin detail should be avoided.
Why a physical sample comes first
A hologram changes with viewing angle and with the substrate beneath it. A screen proof cannot show that. The pattern sample is checked on the actual board before the production roll is made.
Repeat size and waste
The repeat must divide evenly into the sheet layout, otherwise trim waste rises. Agree the repeat together with the die layout rather than after it.
Before you commit a roll
Trial on your own board at production speed. Send the substrate, ink coverage and machine model and we will confirm a starting grade and temperature.
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Enquiry
Tell us what you laminate.
Board weight, ink coverage, film gauge and machine model are enough to start. We reply with a grade suggestion and a starting temperature for your trial.
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- Company
- Xiamen Zchain Industry Co., Ltd.
- Location
- Xiamen, Fujian, China
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