Aluminum Silk Screening

Aluminum Silk Screening Services

In the simplest terms, Aluminum Silk Screening Services is a metal finishing process that involves applying paint and elements of design to a piece of metal. More specifically, silk screening (also known as serigraphy) employs the use of fine polyester mesh and a squeegee or blade to apply paint to a specifically designed section of metal.

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Alloy Name with description

6061	6082	6063
The most versatile of the heat-treatable aluminum alloys, this grade retains most of aluminum’s good qualities. It offers a wide range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. It can be fabricated using the most commonly used techniques and has good workability in annealing.	Aluminum 6082 is a medium-strength alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and the highest strength among the 6000 series alloys. Known as a structural alloy, 6082 is most commonly used for machining in plate form. As a relatively new alloy, its high tensile strength has allowed it to replace aluminum 6061 in many applications.	Commonly known as an architectural alloy, aluminum 6063 has reasonably high mechanical properties, excellent finishing characteristics, and a high degree of corrosion resistance. It is most often found in various interior and exterior architectural applications and trim and is widely used for aluminum extrusion applications.
7075	5052
Aluminum 7075 is one of the highest-strength aluminum alloys available, featuring an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. It is ideal for highly stressed parts and is typically used in the aviation industry for complex structures and high precision.	This is the highest-strength alloy among the non-heat-treatable grades, with fatigue strength higher than most other aluminum grades. It has good resistance to marine atmosphere and saltwater corrosion and excellent workability.

OUR SILK SCREENING PROCESS

TYPES OF METALS

Aluminum
Painted substrates
Powder Coated metal
Coated Steel
Stainless Steel

ADVANTAGES

Precise location
Transferability
Cosmetic appearance (logos)
Accurate geometry
Durability/Longevity

OUR SILK SCREENING PROCESS

Silk screen printing on metal is a delicate and nuanced process. It may look easy but creating a process and having the discipline to follow it is of utmost importance. Steps 1 to 6 describe the process of creating the screen, and steps 7 through 10 describe the process of applying the ink.

The customer supplies artwork files
Conco prints the artwork onto the transfer film (Econofilm by Ryonet) with DMAX UV light-blocking dye
A screen is chosen by size and a liquid emulsion is placed on the screen in an environment (similar to a dark room)
The screen is then baked in an oven to solidify the emulsion on the screen
The exposure unit is turned on, using a vacuum seal and UV light to imprint the artwork negative into the screen
The screen is ready for printing
The silkscreen is placed over the workpiece, with a small gap between the material and the screen to ensure good spring back
Ink is placed onto the screen and a squeegee is wiped across the silkscreen
Ink is pushed through the negative image onto the material
The screen is removed, leaving the completed workpiece to dry

Aluminum silk screening FAQ

Can you screen print on steel?

Whether the part to be screen printed is bare metal, stainless steel, or metal that has been anodized, painted, or powder coated, we perform extensive ink testing to determine the proper ink systems and printing processes to meet your specific needs.

How do you remove silk screen from metal?

Acetone: A strong solvent that can dissolve most types of ink. It is commonly used to remove screen printing from hard surfaces like metal or glass. Rubbing alcohol: A weaker solvent that can dissolve some types of ink. It is a good option for removing screen printing from fabrics or other delicate surfaces.

What is the color that we can choose?

Black or White

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