by Staff What does a GPS device have in common with printing multiple colors on plastic cylinders or bottles? Precision. Both require a precise starting point and stopping point. Screenprinting is a developed art form that, when applied properly with the correct printing machine, renders a picture-quality product. This Q&A addresses some of the common concerns and … [Read more...] about Multi-color Screenprinting for Cylindrical Plastic Parts
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Pad Printing on Textured Surfaces
by John Kaverman, Innovative Marking Systems Textures vary according to their individual depth, the degree of draft on the sidewalls, and the frequency of peaks and valleys for a given surface area. Some textures are more difficult to print successfully than others, and there are certain textures that are simply impossible to cover completely. The following diagram … [Read more...] about Pad Printing on Textured Surfaces
Ask the Expert: Adhesion
by Scott Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Question: Fluoropolymers Could you explain fluoropolymers and their benefits? A fluoropolymer is a polymer that contains fluorine atoms. Fluoropolymers inherently possess high resistance to solvents, acids, and bases. One of the most well-known fluoropolymers is Teflon (PTFE – polytetrafluoroethylene), which was invented by … [Read more...] about Ask the Expert: Adhesion