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. 305380
Halftone screens from 70-133 lines/in. 380 420
Objects (plastics, etc.)
Opaque areas 255305
Halftone and fine lines 305420
Garment printing
Glitter 2560
Flock adhesive 45125
Puff-up colors 55125
Overprint 80 110
Pigment ink printing,areas/lines 110 175
Plastisol transfer 125305
Universal fabric 125
Plastisol direct 125305
Pigment inks, half-tone 155255
Sublimation transfer 195305
Textiles, flat films
Heavy dιcor fabrics (terry cloth, denim) 45123
Smooth, dense fabrics (table cloths, curtains) 110155
Light, porous material 195305
Ceramics
Glaze printing, coarse, embossed effect 1555
Glaze printing, medium to fine 55155
In and under-glaze (direct printing) 110255
Decals
Areas/lines 195380
Fine lines/half-tone 255420
Gold and luster inks 305420
Glass
Automotive glass
Black surrounds for rear/side windows 125195
Antennas 195255
Silver paste (defroster) 195255
Architectural glass
Windows, doors 55195
Mirrors 195305
Cosmetic bottles
Inks 195305
Precious metals 305380
Beverage
Bottles, glasses 125305
Household
Ovens, etc. (masks) 110 175
Ovens, etc. (lines and half-tones) 195255
Lampshades, furniture 125255
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 125175
Adhesive 125195
Transparent windows 305