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Silk screening, also known as screen printing, is a versatile and widely used printing technique in plastics manufacturing. It involves transferring ink through a mesh screen onto a plastic substrate, creating detailed and durable images, patterns, or text.
OUR PROCESS
1Design Preparation
- Artwork Creation: The desired image or design is created using graphic design software.
- Screen Preparation: A fine mesh screen, typically made of polyester or stainless steel, is coated with a light-sensitive emulsion.
- Exposure: The design is transferred onto the screen by exposing it to light, which hardens the emulsion except where the design blocks the light. The unexposed areas are then washed away, leaving a stencil of the design on the screen.
2Setup
- Frame & Screen: The screen is stretched tightly over a frame to keep it flat and stable.
- Ink Selection: Specialized inks for plastic substrates are chosen based on the desired color and finish.
3Printing
- Positioning: The plastic item to be printed is placed on a flat surface or a fixture that holds it in place.
- Ink Application: Ink is applied to the top of the screen.
- Squeegee Action: A squeegee is used to spread the ink across the screen, pushing it through the open areas of the stencil and onto the plastic substrate.
- Layering: Multiple screens can be used for multi-color designs, with each screen printing a different color layer.
4Drying & Curing
- Drying: The printed plastic is dried to allow the ink to set. This can be done using air drying, infrared drying, or heat tunnels.
- Curing: For some inks, especially UV-curable inks, the plastic may need to be exposed to ultraviolet light to fully cure the ink, ensuring durability and adhesion.
Silk screening, also known as screen printing, is a versatile and widely used printing technique in plastics manufacturing. It involves transferring ink through a mesh screen onto a plastic substrate, creating detailed and durable images, patterns, or text.
OUR PROCESS
1
Design Preparation
- Artwork Creation: The desired image or design is created using graphic design software.
- Screen Preparation: A fine mesh screen, typically made of polyester or stainless steel, is coated with a light-sensitive emulsion.
- Exposure: The design is transferred onto the screen by exposing it to light, which hardens the emulsion except where the design blocks the light. The unexposed areas are then washed away, leaving a stencil of the design on the screen.
2
Setup
- Frame & Screen: The screen is stretched tightly over a frame to keep it flat and stable.
- Ink Selection: Specialized inks for plastic substrates are chosen based on the desired color and finish.
3
Printing
- Positioning: The plastic item to be printed is placed on a flat surface or a fixture that holds it in place.
- Ink Application: Ink is applied to the top of the screen.
- Squeegee Action: A squeegee is used to spread the ink across the screen, pushing it through the open areas of the stencil and onto the plastic substrate.
- Layering: Multiple screens can be used for multi-color designs, with each screen printing a different color layer.
4
Drying & Curing
- Drying: The printed plastic is dried to allow the ink to set. This can be done using air drying, infrared drying, or heat tunnels.
- Curing: For some inks, especially UV-curable inks, the plastic may need to be exposed to ultraviolet light to fully cure the ink, ensuring durability and adhesion.