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What size manual carousel press should printers consider purchasing?
What size press you need and features you should seek out depend on your expected customer demands. The most common…
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What is a double carousel manual press?
The multi-level, individually rotatable screens-over-platens double-stacked carousel press is a clear departure from previous printing press forms. This familiar stacked…
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Are there alternatives to petroleum cleaning solvents that I can use on my screen-printing press?
Vegetable- and alcohol-based solvents are often used as an alternative to the hotter petroleum solvents used as on-press cleaners. They…
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I use an exposure calculator as suggested, but I am seeing a change in my exposure times every week. I have not changed my emulsion, and I am using a metal-halide single-source exposing unit. What are some reasons this might be happening?
Occasionally, I run into this technical problem related to the fact that metal-halide lamps age and lose their light-broadcasting strength.…
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I have tried my normal emulsion over several attempts at using discharge inks, but the stencil is breaking down after only a few prints. Do I need to change emulsions to get a better screen stencil for discharge printing?
Discharge is a very harsh ink, so you will need an emulsion product that can withstand the chemicals involved in…
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Tips
Tips for Aligning and Adjusting Your Heat Press
Keeping your machine in proper alignment is paramount to the daily performance and accuracy of your product. Periodically, you should…
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Two Alternatives to Petroleum Based Cleaning Solvents
Vegetable and alcohol based cleaning solvents are often used as an alternative to the hotter (also known as petroleum based)…
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Tips
Four Essential Tools for Cleaning Your Manual Press
A good equipment maintenance regimen can keep your shop efficient and profitable for extended times. Taking only a few extra…
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