By Henry L. Newman, Newman Printing Equipment, Inc. Printing cylindrical and slightly tapered items is not difficult with the right equipment and technique. It is almost impossible, however, to print a cylindrical item (let’s not call it round) without a machine that can hold the squeegee and screen accurately. Friction printing is the most basic technique for printing … [Read more...] about Three Steps to Simplify Cylindrical Printing
Screen Printing
Technology for Bottle Screen Printing
by Tim Berenda, OMSO North America, Inc. Why has screen printing been a popular decorating choice for so many years? When it comes to brand recognition, "good ol" screen printing has provided marketing and advertising impact longer and more reliably than any other decorating process. Customers of products packaged in screen printed bottles and containers appreciate and … [Read more...] about Technology for Bottle Screen Printing
Screen Preparation – A Cornerstone for Successful Screenprinting
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
Ask the Expert: Screen Printing
by Henry L. Newman, Newman Printing Equipment, Inc. Many times bottles or containers must be treated before screenprinting. What are the best options for treating the containers? Pre-treating plastic bottles or containers prior to printing is sometimes required in order to get good ink adhesion as often measured by the tape test. Several methods are used for improving the … [Read more...] about Ask the Expert: Screen Printing
Multi-color Screenprinting for Cylindrical Plastic Parts
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