by Denise Breard, Contract Associate, SGIA Many process breakdowns in screenprinting can be traced back to screens and screen making. Print jobs that consistently suffer from pinholes and premature breakdown on the press often can be improved by adopting the industry's best practices. A great place to begin is proper mesh preparation procedures. Understanding the wide range of … [Read more...] about Screen Preparation – A Cornerstone for Successful Screenprinting
Articles
Inkjet Printing
by Scott Sabreen, the Sabreen Group Question: What is the difference between Continuous Inkjet and Drop-on-Demand Inkjet? One of the earliest inkjet technologies, dating back to the mid-1980s, is termed Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printing. At that time non-contact CIJ was used for general purpose printing of variable information on flat packaging and direct mailing (paper stock, … [Read more...] about Inkjet Printing
Surface Activation Systems for Optimizing Adhesion to Polymers
by Rory A. Wolf, Enercon Industries Corporation Technology Focus April/May2009 Click Here for a PDF chart that details surface activation recommendations by polymer and relates those polymers to typical industry applications. Information regarding recommended type of atmospheric plasma (corona, flame, and plasma) treatment process and target range of surface activation by … [Read more...] about Surface Activation Systems for Optimizing Adhesion to Polymers
Ins and Outs of Hot Stamping v. Heat Transfer
by Keith Hillestad, United Silicone The hot stamping industry as we know it today began in the 1940s with the introduction of roll leaf, which was hot stamping foils manufactured in roll form. The early hot stamping foils used acetate or cellophane as the carrier. Hot stamping applications greatly expanded through the late 1940s as the first vacuum metalizing of a carrier film … [Read more...] about Ins and Outs of Hot Stamping v. Heat Transfer
Surviving in an Economic Downturn
by Staff The belief that small businesses fare poorly in economic slowdowns is a common misconception. Solidly run small businesses actually hold their own during downturns. While we all like to believe our businesses fit the definition of "solidly run," let's take a look at what are some commonly cited best practices for all businesses to be following during a time of … [Read more...] about Surviving in an Economic Downturn