image transfer by water, cubic printing, or hydro immersion, is a method of applying printed designs to almost any three-dimensional object ... The hydrographix process can be used in metal, plastic, glass, hard woods and almost any other item that can withstand immersion in water without damage ...


In the normal process, the part to be printed is clean; applied a primer and a base coat ... A special polyvinyl alcohol film is printed with the graphic image to be transferred and is then cast onto the surface of a vat of water ... A chemical activator is sprayed onto the film to dissolving it in the liquid, activating a binding agent. The piece is then dipped into the tub through the floating paint layer which surrounds and adheres to it. After removal of the part from the water, the part is allowed to dry and a top coat of clear sealant is applied by spraying to protect the design ... Print HydroGraphiX can achieve full 360 ° coverage of the surface of parts including small crevices and extreme curves ..