by Jeff Peterson Screen printers, whether they are involved with screen printing plastic containers, flat sheet displays, or even textiles, all have an important decision to make between creating their own screen making department or utilizing an outside source. There are definite advantages in both directions. Let us explore what is recommended and needed to begin a screen … [Read more...] about Is Making Your Own Screens the Right Choice for You?
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Tooling for Screen Printing Plastic Containers
by Jeff Peterson You can purchase the most state-of-the-art, fast screen printing machine on the market, but unless you have invested in quality tooling and fixturing, it can be all for naught. The proper tooling is vital to proper registration and to help keep your machine running at efficient speeds. One of the most common and most important tooling assemblies for … [Read more...] about Tooling for Screen Printing Plastic Containers
Challenges with Screen Printing Polyethylene and Polypropylene
by Staff How do you determine what type of hot stamping die is the best choice for different plastic applications? The two basic choices are silicone rubber and metal dies. However, the subject is much more complicated than metal versus silicone rubber. Let us take a closer look into both and explore the potential applications of each. Several factors must be analyzed … [Read more...] about Challenges with Screen Printing Polyethylene and Polypropylene