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Screen Printing \u2013 Basics, Tools and Printing Process<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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What Is Screen Printing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Screen printing is another well-known printing technique. It can be used on many substrates: paper, board<\/mark><\/a>, film, metal and even on ready-made, shaped objects. Moreover, the textile industry has helped to popularise this method more than any other sector. In addition, screen printing works extremely well for large, flat areas printed with dedicated screen inks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A<\/strong> \u2013 ink, B<\/strong> \u2013 squeegee, C<\/strong> \u2013 open mesh area, D<\/strong> \u2013 mesh area covered by the stencil, E <\/strong>\u2013 screen frame, F<\/strong> \u2013 printed impression<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Screen \u2013 Heart of the Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the name suggests, the key element is the screen. The process starts with an aluminium frame on which a special mesh is stretched. This mesh plays a decisive role. After the mesh openings have been blocked in the non-printing areas, a ready-to-use stencil is created. Then the ink is pressed through the open mesh openings onto the substrate. Furthermore, commonly used meshes usually have around 100 to 150 threads per cm\u00b2, which ensures both detail and coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Non-Printing Areas Are Covered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blocking the parts that should not transfer ink can be carried out in several ways. Therefore, printers use different stencil-making techniques depending on the job and required durability of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n