Education
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What techniques are currently available to mark metal?
Some of the ways commonly used to mark metal in the industry are mechanical engraving (rotary engraver), laser engraving, either…
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What questions should I ask prior to purchasing a laser system?
There are many questions a person should ask before purchasing a laser for their business. Not only does it have…
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How can embroiderers best manage inventory and plan for product selection?
Control the amount of inventory you keep on hand. It is almost guaranteed that if you have 25 navy T-shirts,…
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Uncovering Your Customers’ Needs
The beauty of the relationship between customer base and company is that it is totally measurable. The sole criterion of…
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Why does fume extraction matter?
Fumes generated from lasers contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and respirable dust. At high concentrations, these can become a health…
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How can I ensure a successful vector cut with my laser?
When vector cutting, make sure your line width is set to “hairline” in CorelDRAW, and make sure to select either…
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What’s the best use of space for my embroidery startup?
Nearly half of this industry is made up of home-based businesses, but there are also those retail and commercial/industrial locations,…
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Manage Repeat Customers with Agreements
The pressure of obtaining that annual order with prime accounts can be eliminated if we provide a solution to our…
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What actually happens to glass when it is being etched with a CO2 laser?
Unlike abrasive etching (sandcarving), which physically removes glass from the surface of glass, and also deeper into glass, the CO2…
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What makes photo gifts an attractive option for sublimation?
The concept of photo gifts is to create a high-margin product that is built around a photograph that captures the…
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What are some popular items to create with a UV-LED printer for the summertime?
Summer season is a great time to go after new markets, such as youth sports products. Awards for sports tournaments,…
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A Word on Knowing the Competition
If you’re a decorator with your own clothing brand business, you’re competing for closet share, which means the competition can be…
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How to Store Unused Heat Transfers
One of the best benefits of using heat transfers is the ability to store unused transfers for future use. You…
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How can a company reap the maximum benefits of being sustainable?
For a company to reap the maximum benefits from a sustainable business program, getting the word out about the steps…
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What are the recommended power settings for engraving plastic sheet?
Keep power settings as low as possible to avoid melting, warping, and distortion of the plastic sheet. Using too much…
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What is the general process for creating photoresist film for sandcarving?
Most beginning sandcarvers wrongfully assume that a photoresist must be a resist made from a photograph. This is not true.…
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