Improved embossing cylinder and method for modifying the embossing pattern of an embossing cylinder

摘要

An embossing cylinder (10) comprising a central cylindrical body (11) and supports for bearings (12, 12') projecting laterally from the circular ends of the central cylindrical body (11), wherein the central cylindrical body (11) comprises an internal cylindrical portion (13) and a coating (14), the coating (14) being provided molten on the internal cylindrical portion (13) and being made of softer material than the material that forms the internal cylindrical portion (13), easy to engrave and with high resistance against abrasion.