Education
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How should I prepare for a high-volume UV-LED printing project?
It’s important to consider both production time and the amount of ink you will need to fulfill high-volume UV-LED print…
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Do you have any sandcarving equipment maintenance pointers?
The best advice I can give for maintaining your sandcarving machine is to treat it like your automobile. Do you…
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What online design and editing tools are available?
Canva is a mainly free cloud-based online design and photo editing software tool. Canva’s goal is to make graphic design…
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What are the advantages of chemical etching?
Chemical etching is a method of engraving that uses a high-pressure temperature-regulated chemical spray to remove material to create a…
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How do I know if a CO2 laser is right for my shop?
The key tool in your shop is the laser system. What type should you go with? Refer back to your…
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Do you recommend a certain type of metal for my sublimation projects?
ChromaLuxe metal is incredibly tough. In fade tests, it lasted two to four times longer than the leading photo papers,…
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Items to Put on Your End-of-Year Checklist
Carlo Lustrati of Ricoma International and Rory Cucchiara of First Edition Screenprinting talk promotional calendars and profits in this Rapid…
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How Do You Avoid Sublimation Misprints?
Here are some basic methods to eliminate misprints on mostly flat products, or those with a slight curve: Tile (ceramic,…
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Marketing Tips for a New Local Business
My favorite way to market my business is through networking. I am a big believer in the local Chamber of…
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What is the importance of fume extraction for laser engraving?
Health, safety, and productivity are the cornerstones when discussing fume extraction. A safe work environment combined with healthy employees will…
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What can I do to avoid computer problems during the sublimation process?
When you have an order, large or small, the last thing you want to happen is for your computer to…
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What is a brand and why is it important?
Your brand is the name of your company and products/services offered. It’s also the feeling and characteristic of your business…
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How do you know if an item is suitable for UV-printing?
UV prints 100 percent flat. A rotary attachment, or jig, compensates for the shape of a tumbler by presenting a…
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What are some industrial applications I can use my laser for?
If you are interested in industrial engraving, a good market for an engraving shop is small businesses making modest size…
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How can I get my business more involved with the local community?
Join the Chamber of Commerce in your immediate area, as well as those in surrounding communities. Beyond that, make sure…
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What should be on every DTG printers’ equipment and supplies list?
DTG printers will always want to have a full set of extra inks on hand. That way, if they get…
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