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Qualty before production

At Daffodil Engravers, quality is engineered into every stage—not inspected after manufacturing.

Precision

Repeatability

Consistency

Accountability

EVERY STAGE MATTERS

Only verified quality moves forward—from raw material to final dispatch.

Procurement

Verified raw materials from authorized vendors.

Base Shell Manufacturing

Precision machining & dimensional checks.

Prepress

Artwork, traps & separations verified.

Plating

Advanced plating with thickness control.

CFM

Precision forming with dimensional accuracy and process control.

Procurement

Verified raw materials from authorized vendors.

Base Shell Manufacturing

Precision machining & dimensional checks.

Prepress

Artwork, traps & separations verified.

Plating

Advanced plating with thickness control.

CFM

Precision forming with dimensional accuracy and process control.

Procurement

Verified raw materials from authorized vendors.

Base Shell Manufacturing

Precision machining & dimensional checks.

Prepress

Artwork, traps & separations verified.

Plating

Advanced plating with thickness control.

CFM

Precision forming with dimensional accuracy and process control.

Engraving

Precision engraving for consistency.

Chrome Polishing

Mirror-finish polishing for superior surface quality.

Proofing

Printing on actual substrate & color validation.

Dispatch

Reliable logistics for safe & on-time delivery.

01. Prepress

File Validation. Artwork Optimization. Print Readiness

DAFFODIL’S EDGE YOUR RESULT
  • Comprehensive Preflighting
  • 6-hour JPEG Commitment
  • 23-point Artwork Validation
  • Photoshop Image Optimization
  • Final Prepress & Readiness Check
  • Error Free Artwork Before Engraving
  • Faster Client Approval
  • Consistent Print Quality Across Repeat Job
  • Reduced Press Downtime & Rework
  • First-time-right Printing Confidance

02. Base Shell MADE WITH VIRGIN PIPE

Stable Printing. Start Here

DAFFODIL’S EDGE YOUR RESULT
  • Premium Virgin Steel Pipes
  • Uniform Wall Thickness
  • Controlled Ovality & Straightness
  • Uniform Weight Distribution
  • Optimum Rotational Balance
  • Stable Cylinder Rotation At High Speeds
  • Reduced Press Vibrations
  • Improved Registration Stability
  • Longer Bearing & Shaft Life
  • Consistent Print Performance Throughout Long Runs

03. BASE SHELL

No Vabraration . Better Ragistration

DAFFODIL’S EDGE YOUR RESULT
  • Complete In-house BASE Shell Manufacturing
  • Precision Bore & Keyway Machining
  • Controlled Concentricity
  • Faster Internal Process Flow
  • Quick Delivery
  • Accurate Mounting & Alignment
  • Improved High-speed Stability
  • Reduced Machine Runout
  • Shorter Manufacturing Lead Times
  • Consistent Print Performance Throughout Long Runs

04. COPPER PLATING

Better Ink Transfer . Better Color

DAFFODIL’S EDGE YOUR RESULT
  • Imported High Purity Copper
  • Optimum Copper Thickness (≈300 Microns)
  • Controlled Copper Hardness
  • Uniform Copper Deposition
  • Strong Metallurgical Bond
  • Better Cell Formation
  • Uniform Ink Transfer
  • Accurate Ink Volume
  • Enough Copper For Multiple Re-engravings
  • Longer Cylinder Usability

05. COPPER FINISHING

Swiss Precision. Better Printing.

DAFFODIL’S EDGE YOUR RESULT
  • Swiss Daetwyler Cfm Technology
  • ±10 Micron Surface Accuracy
  • Uniform Copper Finishing
  • No Grinding Marks
  • Uniform Ink Pick-up
  • Stable Doctor Blade Performance
  • Improved Ink Transfer Consistency
  • Reduced Streaking & Scumming
  • Flawless Surface Ready For Engraving

06. ENGRAVING

The Secret Behind Smoother Printing

DAFFODIL’S EDGE YOUR RESULT
  • Precise Cell Geometry → Shape
  • Uniform Cell Structure → Consistency
  • Controlled Cell Volume → Ink Carrying Capacity
  • Optimised Cell Depth → Ink Release Behaviour
  • High-resolution Engraving → Image Fidelity
  • Stable Colour Density Throughout The Production Run
  • Reduced Press Intervention During Long Production Runs
  • Uniform Ink Transfer From First Impression To Last
  • Superior Highlight & Vignette Reproduction
  • Cleaner Reverse Printing With Reduced Dot Bridging

07. CHROME PLATING

Longer Life . Fever Reworks

DAFFODIL’S EDGE YOUR RESULT
  • controlled Chrome Hardness (950–1100 Hv)
  • uniform Chrome Deposition
  • strong Bonding On Copper
  • controlled Plating Thickness
  • laboratory-tested Chrome Quality
  • Longer Cylinder Life
  • Lower Doctor Blade Wear
  • Reduced Chrome Chipping & Cracking
  • Stable Print Performance During Long Runs
  • Higher Re-engraving Life

08. CHROME POLISHING

Less Scumming . More Uptime

DAFFODIL’S EDGE YOUR RESULT
  • Precision Zig-zag Chrome Polishing
  • Control Surface Roughness
  • Mirror Finish Across The Cylinder
  • Uniform Chrome Roughness
  • 100% Surface Inspection
  • Less Scumming & Ink Build-up
  • Smoother Doctor Blade Movement
  • Better Ink Release From Cell
  • Reduced Blade Wear
  • Fewer Press Stoppages
  • Stable Long Run Printing

09. PROOFING

Approve Faster . Print Sooner

DAFFODIL’S EDGE YOUR RESULT
  • Actual Production Ink
  • Actual Production Substrate
  • Complete Ink Recipe
  • Precision Sample Matching
  • Pre-production Trial Proof For Critical Jobs
  • Faster Colour Matching
  • Lower Risk During Production Launch
  • Reduced Press Downtime
  • Minimal Colour Corrections
  • First-time-right Production

10. QUALITY VALIDATION -PACKAGING, LOGISTICS & DELIVERY ASSURANCE

Ready to Deliver Result

DAFFODIL’S EDGE YOUR RESULT
  • Route-specific Protective Packaging
  • Mis-based Dispatch Planning
  • Real-time Order Tracking
  • Reserved Capacity For Urgent Jobs
  • Nationwide Pickup & Delivery Network
  • Colour Inspection Against Referance
  • Complete Web Checking Against Approved File
  • Complete Order Visibility Until Delivery
  • Faster Response For Urgent Requirements
  • Reduced Production Downtime Due To Delayed Cylinders

Dedicated quality experts at every department report to our Central Quality Department & Quality Development Lab.

“Quality is built progressively, not inspected at the end.”

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MAN, MATERIAL & METHOD

Quality through the right balance.

Man

  • Daily huddles
  • Weekly reviews
  • Monthly training
  • Team quality consciousness

material

  • 100% rich quality raw material
  • Checked at arrival from authorized vendors only
  • Rich-quality material passed to next stage

Method

  • Lean manufacturing
  • SOP-based processes
  • Disciplined execution
  • Right quality, right quantity

INTRODUCING R.I.G.H.T FRAMEWORK

Our 5 Pillars for High-Performing Cylinders

Resource Utilization

Reduced press downtime = better utilisation and delivery consistency.
Running machines at maximum speed with minimum idle time drives profitability

INTEGRATED NEEDS

Integrated Base-Shell Plant → full mechanical alignment, faster turnaround. → chemical stability, verified consistency.

GAIN FOR CUSTOMERS

Ensures controlled GSM : Customised cell depth & geometry as per job requirement , Uniform/High-purity Chrome hardness: Longer Cylinder life,Lesser DCRC

HASSLE-FREE BACKEND

Automatic WhatsApp Transparent, real-time tracking
Dedicated SPOC for each client Free nationwide re-engraving pickup & drop services
Quick troubleshooting for shade, impression, or any cylinder related concerns.

TECHNIQUE

First JPEG shared within 6 hours of Priflighting of file intake
ART Pro + HQH + EFI driven EPSON Printer = seamless handover to engraving.
For brand-critical SKUs, Daffodil runs Test Piece trials before full production

EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT POLICY

Because time matters.
If a cylinder issue occurs, we recreate it immediately using another base shell—without waiting for the faulty one to reach us.

Faster Recovery

Faster Recovery

Faster Recovery

Customer-First Response

“We save your time, so your press never stops.”

PRINT VALIDATION • PACKAGING & DISPATCH QUALITY

Only verified quality moves forward—from raw material to final dispatch.

Print Validation

Every job is proofed on actual substrates to ensure color, registration, and quality meet the exact order specifications.

Packaging Quality

Strong, multi-layer protective packaging Moisture & impact protection Reliable transport partners On-time & safe delivery

Dispatch Quality

We focus heavily on packaging and transport through reliable partners to ensure cylinders reach you safely.

PEOPLE • PROCESS • CERTIFICATIONS • RESULTS

PEOPLE

Training is a key to quality. Daily huddles, weekly meetings and monthly trainings ensure quality consciousness at all levels.

Process

We follow Lean Manufacturing practices to ensure the right quality and right quantity. Quality through man, material and method.

Quality

Our processes are aligned with international quality standards.

RESULTS THAT SPEAK

70% of our orders are repeat orders and we have customers taking consistent supply from us for years.

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