By: Art Dobie Harmonizing screen mesh count to halftone line count can limit the possibility for moire and influence achievable tonal range. Moiré is an optical interference pattern that appears when two or more incompatible image frequencies are overlayed on one another. A common source of moire patterns is an improper match between the mesh […]

Every profession has its own set of tools. Surgeons work with scalpels, carpenters use hammers and screen printers use… well, screen printers use a whole slew of tools to ensure they are getting consistent results every time. Or at least they should be! Here is an inside look into the personal toolbox ofTechnical Sales , […]

As a Technical Sales Representative for Chromaline, an emulsion manufacturer in the screen print industry, I get a lot of questions about newer LED exposure units. LED units are becoming the latest and greatest technology in screen exposure and there are several companies that are manufacturing them versus the traditional metal halide units. Multiple benefits […]

Art Dobie discusses what it takes to make a screen for functional printing applications. This article by Art Dobie, published in Printing United Journal, covers everything you need to know about screen making for functional printing applications. >> Read Full Article

Looking for insight on the wonderful world of screen making? Consult the writings Mick Orr. Mick has over 35 years of experience in the screen printing industry. In his 35+ years of experience, Mick Orr was Chromaline’s Technical Sales Representative for Canada. In addition, he was also Chromaline’s Technical Guru and Applications Training Specialist. His […]

When comparing capillary film to liquid emulsion, capillary film offers many benefits. Capillary film requires less space, is cleaner than coating with liquid emulsion, creates uniform thickness, saves time, and is extremely easy to use. Many people choose not to use capillary film because the upfront cost is more expensive than liquid emulsion, but using […]

By Mick Orr, Applications Training Specialist for Chromaline Download the article as a pdf >> The effects of underexposure can be hard to detect because they come in small doses. You get used to working around these glitches on a day-to-day basis, but in the end they accumulate and affect your bottom line. Three Screen […]

A properly made screen is the most critical part of the screen printing process. After you coat your screen, properly drying your emulsion coated screen for screen printing will avoid issues on press later. Follow these Quick Mick Tips to ensure a properly dried screen. Proper Lighting When Drying A Screen for Screen Printing The […]

Congratulations to Art Dobie (pictured above right), Chromaline’s Technical Sales Representative for the Northeast region, who was presented with The Academy of Screen and Digital Printing Technologies (ASDPT) 2019 Dave Swormstedt Sr. Memorial Award on October 24 during PRINTING United at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Dobie was recognized as the […]

This year an estimated 268,600 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and more than 41,760 of those diagnosed are estimated to die. Although more rare in men, it is estimated that 2,670 men will also be diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer is crucial. In celebration […]