Silk Screen Printing Machines, T-shirt printing machines

Q. How does screen printing work?
A. The SCREEN is a wooden or aluminium frame with a fine nylon MESH stretched over it. The MESH is coated with a light sensitive emulsion, which - when dry - will block the holes in the mesh. The image that needs to be printed is put on transparent film either by inkjet printer or image-setter. This film positive and the mesh on the screen are sandwiched together and exposed to ultra-violet light. The screen is then washed with a jet of water which washes away all the light sensitive emulsion that has not been hardened by the ultra-violet light. This leaves you with an open stencil which corresponds exactly to the image that was supplied on the film. Now the screen is fitted on the screen printing machine so that it can be raised and lowered. The material to be printed on is placed in position under the screen and ink is placed on the top side of the screen. A rubber blade gripped in a wooden or metal handle called a SQUEEGEE is pulled across the top of the screen; it pushes the ink through the mesh onto the surface of the material you are printing.

Q. Where can I find more information about screen printing? (How to print t-Shirts etc)
A. For information on screen printing there are many useful articles and tutorials on the following links:

Lots to read here here and here

http://screenprinters.net/articles/

http://rjennings.com/

http://www.youtube.com search for screen printing

http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=screen+printing

Q. What do I need to print my own t-shirts?
A. For printing your own t-shirts you will need:

Screen printing machine
Screens
Spray Adhesive
Emulsion Remover
Screen Degreaser/Cleaner (ink remover)
Inks (water based or plastisol)
Squeegee
Computer & Printer (for printing transparencies)
Heat Gun (or spot curer)

If you want to put your own artwork on to your screens, you will need:

Diazo Emulsion (UV sensitive emulsion)
Exposure Lamp (for exposing the screen)
Emulsion Coating tray
Transparencies

Alternatively most screen makers will send precoated screens wrapped in light-safe paper or they will put your artwork on the screens if required.

Q. Do you sell inks, screens, squeegees, training books or videos etc.?
A. does not sell Inks, Squeegees, or starter kits, but you will be given trade contacts to get these items when you buy machines from us.

Q. Can I view and then purchase my screen printer directly from you?
A. Yes, if you are able to travel to us then you can call to arrange a time with us to come and see the machines and buy one directly from us saving postage fees.



	Axit are manufacturers quality silk screen printing equipment for T-shirts, Cotton Bag printing, Signs, and other garments &. fabrics Our products include One, Two, Three and Four colour silk screen printing machines. These machines are currently in operation with many professional screen printers but are also ideal for a home or student screen printing business, a good choice for anyone looking for a quality good value screen printing press or carousel. New Squeegee Range comming soon Promotional Merchandise & Corporate Gift Printing • SERIGRAPHIE • • SIEBDRUCK • • SERIGRAFICA • • SERIGRAFIA • Axit For the very best in screen printing equipment	Q. How does screen printing work? A. The SCREEN is a wooden or aluminium frame with a fine nylon MESH stretched over it. The MESH is coated with a light sensitive emulsion, which - when dry - will block the holes in the mesh. The image that needs to be printed is put on transparent film either by inkjet printer or image-setter. This film positive and the mesh on the screen are sandwiched together and exposed to ultra-violet light. The screen is then washed with a jet of water which washes away all the light sensitive emulsion that has not been hardened by the ultra-violet light. This leaves you with an open stencil which corresponds exactly to the image that was supplied on the film. Now the screen is fitted on the screen printing machine so that it can be raised and lowered. The material to be printed on is placed in position under the screen and ink is placed on the top side of the screen. A rubber blade gripped in a wooden or metal handle called a SQUEEGEE is pulled across the top of the screen; it pushes the ink through the mesh onto the surface of the material you are printing. Q. Where can I find more information about screen printing? (How to print t-Shirts etc) A. For information on screen printing there are many useful articles and tutorials on the following links: Lots to read here here and here http://screenprinters.net/articles/ http://rjennings.com/ http://www.youtube.com search for screen printing http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=screen+printing Q. What do I need to print my own t-shirts? A. For printing your own t-shirts you will need: Screen printing machine Screens Spray Adhesive Emulsion Remover Screen Degreaser/Cleaner (ink remover) Inks (water based or plastisol) Squeegee Computer & Printer (for printing transparencies) Heat Gun (or spot curer) If you want to put your own artwork on to your screens, you will need: Diazo Emulsion (UV sensitive emulsion) Exposure Lamp (for exposing the screen) Emulsion Coating tray Transparencies Alternatively most screen makers will send precoated screens wrapped in light-safe paper or they will put your artwork on the screens if required. Q. Do you sell inks, screens, squeegees, training books or videos etc.? A. does not sell Inks, Squeegees, or starter kits, but you will be given trade contacts to get these items when you buy machines from us. Q. Can I view and then purchase my screen printer directly from you? A. Yes, if you are able to travel to us then you can call to arrange a time with us to come and see the machines and buy one directly from us saving postage fees.

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