If you've spent time around anilox rollers, you've likely noticed something curious: the ceramic surface on one roll can appear lighter, darker, or even shift in tone compared to another. It's easy to assume a visual difference means a physical difference. With anilox, that's not always the case.
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Take a few minutes to explore how light, engraving, and coating volume collide to create a visual illusion. By the end, you'll know why ceramic color shifts, what actually matters for roller performance, and how to talk about it with more confidence moving forward.
