Patent ID: 8337010
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: B41M,B44C,B44D

Abstract:
1. A method of creating a graphic image on a two dimensional metal surface, comprising: providing a two dimensional metal substrate having a smooth shiny surface; providing a digital representation of the graphic image resident in a computer memory to an inkjet printer; printing ultraviolet light curable ink onto the smooth shiny surface using the inkjet printer, wherein those portions of the smooth shiny surface not covered with the ink remain exposed; mechanically roughening the exposed portions of the smooth shiny surface sufficient to cause those portions to be visually distinct from portions covered by the ink; and removing the ultraviolet light curable ink using a high pressure water spray to reveal the graphic image roughened on the smooth shiny surface, wherein the high pressure water spray comprises a pressure greater than 1000 pounds per square inch.