What factors matter most when choosing a rotogravure cylinder?

When choosing a rotogravure cylinder for flexible packaging, what do experienced printers usually prioritize?

From what I’ve seen, factors such as engraving quality, cell structure, copper plating, chrome plating, surface finishing, and cylinder consistency can all have a significant impact on print quality and production efficiency.

I’d be interested to hear from printers and packaging professionals:

• What cylinder-related issue causes the most problems in production?
• How important is engraving technology to your final print quality?
• What specifications do you check before approving a cylinder?
• Does turnaround time influence your choice of cylinder supplier?

Would be great to hear some real-world experiences from people working with gravure printing.