ASTM D6073-08a(2020)
Standard Test Method for Relative Setting of Heatset Printing Inks

Standard No.

ASTM D6073-08a(2020)

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D6073-08a(2020)

Scope

1.1 This test method describes the procedure for determining the relative setting speed of heatset inks using a tester consisting of a forced hot air oven and print delivery system. 1.2 This test method is applicable to printing inks intended to be dried by the application of heat and for which a suitable reference standard is available. 1.3 Although heatset inks are normally printed by the offset process, this test method specifies the direct letterpress mode because the higher ink film thicknesses obtained tend to amplify subtle differences in ink setting speed. Prints are prepared by a flatbed printing apparatus using a constant depth printing gage. 1.4 This tester reads temperature and belt speed in nonmetric terms; therefore, instrument settings in this test method are stated first in U.S. Customary Units (inch pound units of measurements). The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D6073-08a(2020) Referenced Document

• ASTM D6846 Standard Practice for Preparing Prints of Paste Printing Inks with a Printing Gage

ASTM D6073-08a(2020) history

• 2020 ASTM D6073-08a(2020) Standard Test Method for Relative Setting of Heatset Printing Inks
• 2008 ASTM D6073-08a(2013) Standard Test Method for Relative Setting of Heatset Printing Inks
• 2008 ASTM D6073-08a Standard Test Method for Relative Setting of Heatset Printing Inks
• 2008 ASTM D6073-08 Standard Test Method for Relative Setting of Heatset Printing Inks by the Heatset Tester
• 1996 ASTM D6073-96(2001) Standard Test Method for Relative Setting of Heatset Printing Inks by the Sinvatrol Tester
• 2001 ASTM D6073-96 Standard Test Method for Relative Setting of Heatset Printing Inks by the Sinvatrol Tester