Screenprinting: Difference between revisions

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This is an experimental design for reusable screenprinting screens. The basic idea is that a scoop coater is used to cover stainless steel screen with acrylic paint, which is used as a resist. A laser engraver is then used to remove the resist where necessary. After printing, the scoop coater is again used to fill the areas where resist was removed.

Bill of Materials:

Safe Operating Procedure:

Before using:

Ensure that the screen has been properly coated and dried.
Check that there is no tearing of the screen near the edges.

While using:

Print quickly, to prevent ink from drying in the screen.
Pre-coat the screen with ink, before laying it on the substrate material.

After using:

Wipe excess ink from inside of screen.
Wash remaining paint in appropriate sink.
Hang to dry, and let managers know that the screen is ready to be recoated.

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-[[Category:Soldering]]
+This is an experimental design for reusable screenprinting screens. The basic idea is that a [https://a360.co/3UtvIYt scoop coater] is used to cover stainless steel screen with acrylic paint, which is used as a resist. A [[:Category:Laser Engravers|laser engraver]] is then used to remove the resist where necessary. After printing, the scoop coater is again used to fill the areas where resist was removed.
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-This is an experimental design for reusable screenprinting screens. The basic idea is that a scoop coater is used to cover stainless steel screen with acrylic paint, which is used as a resist. A laser engraver is then used to remove the resist where necessary. After printing, the scoop coater is again used to fill the areas where resist was removed.
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 ==== Bill of Materials: ====
-* Stainless Steel Mesh
+* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KRS5F7T Stainless Steel Mesh]
-* 2020 Aluminum Extrusion
+* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KQCHTZL 2020 Aluminum Extrusion]
+* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B77YLLT5 Silicone Squeegee]
+* Acrylic Paint (any)
+* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001038NLY Screen Printing Ink]
 === Safe Operating Procedure: ===
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 ==== While using: ====
-* Place the workpiece into the fixture, or if the workpiece is too large, place it near the front opening of the hood.
+* Print quickly, to prevent ink from drying in the screen.
-* Place the soldering pen holder near the opening as well, to capture any fumes released when not in use.
+* Pre-coat the screen with ink, before laying it on the substrate material.
-* When soldering, keep the pen and work close enough to the hood that fumes are adequately captured.
 ==== After using: ====
-* Clean any debris or waste from the inside of the hood.
+* Wipe excess ink from inside of screen.
-* Unplug and store the hood and power supply together.
+* Wash remaining paint in appropriate sink.
+* Hang to dry, and let managers know that the screen is ready to be recoated.
+[[Category:Printmaking]]