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What is a good practice when laser marking an unknown substrate?
Whenever you are laser marking an unknown product or substrate, it is important that you exercise caution when determining your…
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What is a micro blaster?
In general, it is a miniature blaster that has a stylus-type hand piece with a nozzle opening of about a…
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How can I change a photo to a line drawing in CorelDRAW?
Depending on the type of photo, there are a few ways to convert a photo to a line drawing. One…
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What kind of perceived value do glass and crystal products present?
Crystal products are timeless and their perceived value is greater than the actual cost. The beveled cuts and light refraction…
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Call Back Existing Customers
Study after study has shown that the cost to do more business with existing customers is far less than finding…
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The Positives of a Negative Facebook Page
One idea to combat negative reviews is to have a regular Facebook page for your company, along with a second…
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Streamlining the Sales Process
Some businesses have purchased and implemented contact-management or customer relationship management (CRM) software programs to get a handle on the…
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How do I remove a transfer from the top platen of my heat press?
In a recent Stahls’ TV Morning Show, Jenna Sackett answers questions on heat printing challenges. One question addressed was: If…
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Understanding Your Place in the Business World
We can all enjoy our work if we think about it as the main reason for our existence in the…
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Do I need to prepare my artwork differently if I want to print puff or embossed heat transfers?
Puff or embossed transfers will expand up and out when the transfer is applied to the garment under the heat…
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I’m not getting bright white prints on dark shirts with my D2 printer. Why?
There are three main reasons for dull or muted prints. Your printer is not producing an acceptable nozzle check. A…
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How can I successfully run a business out of my home?
Home-based businesses are one of the fastest growing business segments at the moment and can be an excellent option for…
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Why does my sandcarving sometimes go through the mask?
This can happen when the nozzle is held in one position too long. This will cause the mask to heat…
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Is there a trick for cutting letters to avoid burnt edges?
The most common material that ends in a burnt edge when laser cutting is woods. To reduce this effect there…
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Is it cheaper now to get involved in UV-LED printing than before?
You can call it an advancement or you can call it a trend. The fact of the matter is that…
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What is annealing and what does it have to do with my fiber laser?
Annealing is the heating of metal (stainless steel, titanium, and chrome) to create an oxide layer. Depending on the thickness…
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