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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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
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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.

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

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.

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.

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