Hydrographics

An ink transfer process used to apply printed images onto a part. The desired graphic is printed on a thin PVA film that is then floated on the top of a vat of water. Then, an activation chemical is applied to the film, which turns the film into a liquid, leaving the ink floating on the top layer of the water. The part is then dipped into the water and the image wraps around the part as it is slowly lowered into the liquid.

Also referred to as Water Transfer Printing.