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screen printing => General Screen Printing => Topic started by: Scobey Peterman on June 29, 2012, 12:16:16 PM
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We have never done an "above pocket print" on our automatic. I was going to line it up with lazers and put the print about 3/4 inch above the pocket.
Any suggestions for making this job run smoother??
Thanks.
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no suggestions for smoother running, but I usually run them a little closer to the top of the pocket, more like 3/8"
Of course, like so many things in this biz, it's what the custy wants if feasible.
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Is there any concern about messing up the off contact being so close to the pocket??
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laser is great if you have one, I dont, and I use cardboard templets on my pallets to line up pockets on the auto. It works, but it sux!
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We have 4 lazers we can use. They are Great!!!!
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Is there any concern about messing up the off contact being so close to the pocket??
I have always shimmed the board, which helps me position, and also allows me to almost butt up to the pocket if desired. (also, less wear on the screen so I also suggest reinforcing yours with tape)
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We've run them exactly as you describe without issues, 160 or 125, reasonably tight--we just use a laser points for each top corner on the pocket. I have shimmed them a few times, but it's a PITA to do it on ten stations.
I used to run above pockets lower then 3/4", but got complaints--apparently the guys cigarette packs were then covering up the bottom of the logo... ::)
I do it just like Frog on the manual--no laser jig over there. :(
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Well I have made up my mind on how to do this order. We will print the pocket on the manuel and the back on the auto.
I already have the front screens and and do not want to remake them.
I will try do the above pocket print on my next order.
Thanks for the help.
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never let a girl do a man`s job