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    Mesh Application Guide

    I was looking to understand what mesh to use for what type of printing .
    I managed to find on the interweb, this application guide Now it is based on the American mesh count system and I hope to work out the UK alternatives in due course. BUT in the mean time I thought someone might like to know this info as well and offer opinions if anything is wrong?
    Thanks.

    Mesh Recommendations by Application
    Graphics printing
    • Line artwork 230 –305
    • Halftone screens up to 70 lines/in. 305–380
    • Halftone screens from 70-133 lines/in. 380 –420
    • Objects (plastics, etc.)
    • Opaque areas 255–305
    • Halftone and fine lines 305–420
    Garment printing
    • Glitter 25–60
    • Flock adhesive 45–125
    • Puff-up colors 55–125
    • Overprint 80 –110
    • Pigment ink printing,areas/lines 110 –175
    • Plastisol transfer 125–305
    • Universal fabric 125
    • Plastisol direct 125–305
    • Pigment inks, half-tone 155–255
    • Sublimation transfer 195–305
    Textiles, flat films
    • Heavy dιcor fabrics (terry cloth, denim) 45–123
    • Smooth, dense fabrics (table cloths, curtains) 110–155
    • Light, porous material 195–305
    Ceramics
    • Glaze printing, coarse, embossed effect 15–55
    • Glaze printing, medium to fine 55–155
    • In and under-glaze (direct printing) 110–255
    Decals
    • Areas/lines 195–380
    • Fine lines/half-tone 255–420
    • Gold and luster inks 305–420
    Glass
    • Automotive glass
    • Black surrounds for rear/side windows 125–195
    • Antennas 195–255
    • Silver paste (defroster) 195–255
    Architectural glass
    • Windows, doors 55–195
    • Mirrors 195–305
    Cosmetic bottles
    • Inks 195–305
    • Precious metals 305–380
    Beverage
    • Bottles, glasses 125–305
    Household
    • Ovens, etc. (masks) 110 –175
    • Ovens, etc. (lines and half-tones) 195–255
    • Lampshades, furniture 125–255
    Advertising
    • Shop signs 110 –195
    Printed circuit boards
    • Overlay solder mask 30 –45
    • Photosensitive solder mask 60 –175
    Membrane keypads and overlays
    • Insulation lacquer 90 –175
    • Silver conductive paste 125–175
    • Adhesive 125–195
    • Transparent windows 305
    regards, tony

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    Tony, The numbers refer to how many holes per inch so higher the number the finer the mesh. If you notice the halftone screens do have a higher number of holes & the main reason for this is so the halftone dots don't fall through the holes in the mesh. There is a comapny who do seem to have a very good website who supply screen printing equipment etc with some very useful information too & their link is http://www.art2screen.co.uk/index.asp One thing always to remember on mesh count is that the finer the count the finer the print.

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    I cant find an application guide on that website Ian, can you please?
    regards, tony

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    Tony, if you contact them they should be able to explain everything to you regarding mesh sizes. The one you put on here is a very comprehensive one & as I said the main thing is to remember the finer the image you want to print the finer the mesh you use.

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    Tony, just had a look & here it is http://www.art2screen.co.uk/mesh-informations-28-w.asp

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    Good find, thanks.
    Not as comprehensive as my list but its a start.
    regards, tony

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    Your more than welcome Tony.
    The list on the link does seem small compared to your list but, I can assure you it does cover most items that are screen printed with various types of inks.

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    Judgin by this it looks like water based inks are thinner then :-)
    Last edited by Paul; 24-09-2012 at 09:55 AM.

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    Agreed, but maybe the drying makes them eventually thicker? I intend to find out.
    regards, tony

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