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The expected course itinerary is shown below.
- Proper film output
- Choking underbase
- Registration marks and job information on film
- Keeping printing in mind when designing artwork
- How it works
- What comes with the kit
- Lining up film correctly with a loupe (hands on)
- Burning screen in Tri-Loc master frame
- How to double check work before going to press
- Mesh counts and different thread types, and understanding mesh guides
- Achieving proper tension Coating (hands on) and what EOM means for print
- Differences in emulsions (photopolymer/ dual cure) and what that means for exposure
- Differences between conventional and LED exposure
- Determining proper exposure time using an exposure calculator
- Washing out images What to look for to make sure you have a proper screen
- Taping and checking screens before moving them to the press
- Proper screen mesh preparation (hands on)
- Cleaning screens on press properly for successful reclamation
- Reclaim procedures and the critical importance of the worst job in the shop
- Drying screens properly to limit flaws
- Comparing dip tank, spray bottle, and automated screen cleaning
- Achieving proper off-contact Printing white ink on dark fabrics with one screen
- Flashing Push and pull technique
- Wet-on-wet printing
- Multi-color printing
- Tri-Loc setup Variables for white base (speed, angle, pressure, durometer )
- T vs. S thread mesh for white base
- Laying ink on top of shirts
- Using M&R’s HotHead to smooth out base
- Wet-on-wet printing on light and dark fabrics
- Sim process printing
- Ink choices for different substrates
- Correct temperatures for substrates and inks on electric dryers
- Wash test to insure proper cure
- Gas vs. electric dryers
- Dye migration: what it is and how to avoid it
- Workflow
- Keeping the dirty away from the clean\
- Screen room basics
About M&R
M&R is the world's largest manufacturer of screen printing equipment, with production facilities in Roselle, Illinois, USA, and in Wojnicz, Poland. With distributors and skilled technicians in over 40 countries on six continents, we're able to provide the finest service and support in the industry.
For more information, contact us at:
- Phone 630-858-6101
- Fax 630-858-6134
- Toll Free 800-736-6431
- Phone (Outside USA) +1-847-967-4461
- Fax (Outside USA) +1-630-858-6134
- Outside Normal Hours 630-462-4715