Dynamic Tolerance Control
Predictable and Consistent Gravure Cylinder Production for Every Engraver
Achieve unparalleled predictability and consistency in your gravure production with Dynamic Tolerance Control (DTC).
Compatible with engraving machines of any brand or age, DTC is the smart alternative to costly hardware upgrades.
The Problem: Unwanted Print Tolerances
The single most common cause of print inconsistency is the stylus in its actual state.
While the latest generation of machines uses complex 3D volume-oriented measuring and amplifier tweaking to compensate, DTC offers a more streamlined, cost-effective approach.
By using Machine Profiling, 2D Cell Measuring, and real-time stylus data, DTC ensures your cylinders print identically every time, without requiring changes to the press.
How It Works: Gathering simple data, obtain perfect results
The process is handled through an intuitive iPad App. See the screenshot below.
The operator simply collects the data for each cylinder:
- Machine & Head Selection: Identify the specific equipment in use.
- Job Data: select the specific engraving job.
- 2D Test Cuts:
- Record measured cell sizes.
- Stylus State: Input calculated/measured stylus angle and quality rating (to identify wear or a chipped stylus).
- Copper Conductivity: Optionally measure the engravability of the copper.
The DTC Server then calculates and applies the optimisation directly to the engraving TIFF file.
The operator starts production as usual, but with optimised precision.
Why Choose DTC Over 3D Volume Systems?
DTC upgraded engravers and 3D measuring engravers use different methods to achieve the same goal. There is no difference in the cylinders or on the press. The only difference is the price tag. See the comparison table below.
Predictable and Consistent Gravure Cylinder Production for Every Engraver
Achieve unparalleled predictability and consistency in your gravure production with Dynamic Tolerance Control (DTC).
Compatible with engraving machines of any brand or age, DTC is the smart alternative to costly hardware upgrades.
The Problem: Unwanted Print Tolerances
The single most common cause of print inconsistency is the stylus in its actual state.
While the latest generation of machines uses complex 3D volume-oriented measuring and amplifier tweaking to compensate, DTC offers a more streamlined, cost-effective approach.
By using Machine Profiling, 2D Cell Measuring, and real-time stylus data, DTC ensures your cylinders print identically every time, without requiring changes to the press.
How It Works: Gathering simple data, obtain perfect results
The process is handled through an intuitive iPad App. See the screenshot below.
The operator simply collects the data for each cylinder:
- Machine & Head Selection: Identify the specific equipment in use.
- Job Data: select the specific engraving job.
- 2D Test Cuts:
- Record measured cell sizes.
- Stylus State: Input calculated/measured stylus angle and quality rating (to identify wear or a chipped stylus).
- Copper Conductivity: Optionally measure the engravability of the copper.
The DTC Server then calculates and applies the optimisation directly to the engraving TIFF file.
The operator starts production as usual, but with optimised precision.
Why Choose DTC Over 3D Volume Systems?
DTC upgraded engravers and 3D measuring engravers use different methods to achieve the same goal. There is no difference in the cylinders or on the press. The only difference is the price tag. See the comparison table below.
Feature
Compatibility
Method
Hardware Needs
Cost
DTC System
Any Engraver (any brand/age)
TIFF file optimization
None (Software-based)
Extremely low per site
3D Volume Systems
Modern machine only
Hardware/Amplifier tweaking
CellEye or similar per machine
Hight investment per machine
A Future-Proof Investment
🌿 Sustainable
Protect your current investment. You don’t need to replace functional engraving machines for reasons of quality or consistency.
DTC brings any existing engraver up to modern standards, extending the lifecycle of your equipment.
💰 Economical
For approximately the cost of a mid-range car, you can implement DTC across all engraving machines on your site.
🖥️ Seamless Integration
DTC is a robust Client-Server application. The iPad Client moves with the operator, while the Linux-based DTC Server sits in your server room.
It stores all job data in a secure database and connects seamlessly to your existing file servers, including HelioDisk, Collage, DLManager, GravoComplete, and more.
Same Perfect Cylinders. Different Method. Better Value.
Would you like to focus more on the technical integration with your current file servers or the cost-saving aspects for a specific quote?