TAPPI TIP 0306-15 2012 provides practical technical guidance for identifying equipment used to measure anilox roll volume in flexographic printing applications. The document defines anilox roll volume and explains the operating principles, capabilities, and limitations of optical measurement systems, liquid displacement systems, vertical scanning interferometry, and 3D scanning microscopes.
It compares measurement accuracy, repeatability, operator sensitivity, and suitability for mechanically engraved, chrome-plated, and ceramic-coated anilox rolls. The paper also discusses how measurement results are expressed in BCM or cm3/m2 and provides context for auditing roll condition and managing volumetric carrying capacity.
Application Scope: Flexographic printing, anilox roll manufacturing, printing cylinder inspection, pressroom quality control, and anilox inventory management.
