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 […]

When screen printing with water-based inks, you may notice that your stencil starts to break down over time. The high water content in your water-based ink can cause your stencil to become less crisp over a long run. It is important to use a water-resistant emulsion when coating your screen. Water-Resistant Emulsions for Screen Printing […]

By Mick Orr, Applications Training Specialist for Chromaline >> Download the article as a pdf When it comes to screen printing, there are four types of emulsion systems to choose from: direct emulsions, capillary films, indirect stencils and direct/indirect systems. Which one is right for you? It is time to kick the tires and find […]

Screen printing is a popular method of applying images to substrates, or materials that are printed on. Although textile applications like t-shirts are the most common, screen printing can also be used on circuit boards, wood, glass, metal, ceramic and more. Popular Screen Printing Applications GLASS & CERAMIC Today, screen printing continues to play a […]

It isn’t really a matter of a good screen going bad, as much as a bad screen being used. Bad screens are just…bad. If allowed onto the press they affect print quality. Print quality is usually broken down into two areas: resolution and ink deposit. However, one area that is over-looked in many shops is […]

So you got this job that requires a stencil thickness of 10 microns. How do you know if the stencil is going to work? Put your eye as close as possible to it? Scratch it with your fingernail? Just put it on the press an hope for the best? Screen Printing Tools Are Worth The […]