Preparing a Screen Printing Matrix
1 color in the logo = 1 matrix
This means that if your logo contains, for example, two colors, it is necessary to acquire two matrices.
The graphic file provided by you in vector format needs to be processed by our graphic designer in a way that makes it suitable for printing. This process involves color separation because a separate matrix and screen must be prepared for each color. A screen is a frame with a stretched mesh, which is covered with a photosensitive emulsion and then exposed together with the color separation film to UV light. The resulting matrix is a hardened layer of photosensitive emulsion that prevents ink from passing through, while the unhardened emulsion is washed away during rinsing. This process yields a ready-to-use printing matrix.
The screen printing stencil is a key element in the printing process that ensures precision and quality of prints. Preparing the stencil requires providing a graphic file in vector format, which is then processed by a graphic designer. For logos with more than one color, separate stencils must be prepared for each color. The stencil consists of a frame with a stretched mesh, coated with light-sensitive emulsion, which after exposure and washing creates the print pattern. We are based in Poland and focus on reliable quality.
The stencil preparation process includes several key stages. First, the provided graphic file is adapted for screen printing. Next, color separation occurs, which means dividing the graphic into individual colors, each requiring a separate stencil. After applying the emulsion to the mesh, the stencil is exposed to UV light, which hardens the emulsion in the areas covered by the color separation film. After exposure, the unexposed emulsion is removed in the washing process, allowing for openings in the mesh.
Key features:
- Screen printing stencil preparation process.
- Color separation for multi-color graphics.
- Exposure and washing of stencils.
Application:
The screen printing stencil is essential in the production of advertising materials, clothing, and other products that require precise printing.
Technical data:
- Gender: unisex
- Age group: adult
Marking:
The screen printing stencil can be used for marking various materials, depending on customer needs.
