afdruktijd

Afdruktijd is a Dutch term that literally combines afdruk (print, impression, reproduction) with tijd (time) and is used in several technical domains to denote the duration required for a print, impression, or reproduced feature to form, set, or become stable on a substrate. Because it is domain-specific, the exact meaning varies with context.

In printing and graphic arts, afdruktijd refers to the time window in which a printed sheet or impression remains suitable for handling or further processing after ink or toner has been applied. It is influenced by the type of ink or toner, the substrate, ambient temperature and humidity, and press settings. In some processes it denotes the period between applying color and the point at which fixing or drying occurs; exceeding it can lead to smearing or smudge marks.

In dentistry, afdruk (impression) is the capture of a dental arch, and afdruktijd refers to the setting or curing time of impression materials before the impression can be removed or sent to a laboratory. This afdruktijd depends on material chemistry, mixing, tray design, and intraoral conditions.

In coatings, adhesives and related manufacturing, afdruktijd can signify the time before a subsequent layer is applied or before a surface reaches a tack-free state. Proper control of this interval is important for bond strength, surface finish, and processing efficiency.

Measurement and control of afdruktijd are typically specified in product data sheets, process manuals, and quality procedures, and are adjusted for material batches and environmental conditions. Related concepts include drying time, cure time, and setting time.