BOPP SD Stainless Steel Screen Printing Meshes
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BOPP SDStainless Steel Screen Printing Meshes
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In the world of technical screen printing, processchallenges have increased steadily over recentyears. Growing demand for the highest levelsof precision in industries such as solar technologyand electronics calls for the production ofpremium screens. The BOPP SD range offers acomprehensive selection of stainless steelmeshes, designed specically for screen printingapplications. These materials have beendeveloped over many years, working in closecooperation with leading screen manufacturersand users.
We use only the best raw materials in theworld for our ne meshes, drawn in-houseto exacting wire diameters down to 15 microns.
Mesh ProductionThese top quality wires are then woven incleanroom conditions in a special air con-ditioned building, using state-of-the-artlooms developed in house by our ownspecialists. For particularly challengingapplications, these fine meshes can becleaned and inspected electronically usingpurpose-designed equipment, also deve-loped in-house. These exhaustive levels ofquality assurance and process securityguarantee a premium value end product and100% reproducibility.
• Advanced levels of precision• Extremely limited thickness tolerances• Stable weave• Above average exural strength• Clean, uniform surface area• Excellent abrasion resistance
Mesh Properties• No static loading• Uniform appearance, no transition
(mesh striping)• Large open area• Easy to fabricate
• Optimum print quality• Advanced load capacity and service life• Controlled ink/paste deposit• Minimal loss of tension during the
tensioning and printing processes• Excellent ink and paste ow• Extended service life• Maximum registration accuracy due to
higher tensioning properties
Results• Improved off contact characteristics• Advanced reproducibility at maximum
printing speeds• Fast stabilisation after tensioning
• Fast commissioning of screens
KOENEN GmbH
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n Warp/Weft
The longitudinal direction of the mesh weaveis known as the warp and the lateral directionis known as the weft. We work exclusively withstainless steel wires, which meet the highestspecications in terms of thickness tolerances,exural strength and wire surface quality.
An ABC of screen printing meshes
D
w d
V th
D
WarpWeft
d ww dw
d
w w
d
w=0,224 d=0,10080 Mesh
w=0,100 d=0,050165 Mesh A
0 ~ 39% A
0 ~ 47%
n Mesh Opening w Wire Diameter d
The two most important variables of BOPPSD meshes are the mesh opening (w) and thewire diameter (d).
Example: BOPP SD 50/30
50 = Mesh opening w in microns30 = Wire diameter d in microns
n Mesh Fineness
The mesh neness identies the number ofwires per imperial inch (mesh count):
Mesh = 25.4 mm
(w/mm + d/mm)
n Open Area A 0
The open area describes the total open areain terms of mesh apertures across the entiresurface of the mesh. The bigger the openarea, the greater the colour throughput.
Open area A 0 = w 2
x 100% w + dExample: SD 50/30: 39%
( )
n Mesh Thickness DThe mesh thickness is determined by the wirediameter and the weaving technique. The
thickness measurement is taken with the meshuntensioned, using a gauge (measuring pressure1.8N) on a rigid base. The tolerance valuesfor unrolled mesh lie between +/- 2 to +/- 5microns, dependent upon mesh type. Insidethe roll, the tolerances are significantlyhigher.
n Theoretical ink deposit V th
The theoretical ink deposit describes thevolume of the open mesh calculated on the
area of the substrate. In the event of insufcientcolour lay down, a mesh with a high Vth should be used.
Vth cm3/m 2 = w 2
x D or A0 x D w + d
n TensioningCorrect tensioning values depend uponthe application. The values given in our
specications are only recommendations.Please refer to data given in the sectionentitled “BOPP SD Mechanical Properties”,Page 4.
( ) ( )
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BOPP SDStainless Steel Screen Printing Meshes
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In comparison with synthetics, stainless steelmeshes exhibit the highest levels of exuralstrength and the least percentage of elongationin terms of elastic yield point.
When printing on non-absorbent substrates,off contact distance should be used. Theselected off contact distance must allow thescreen directly behind the squeegee to detachfrom the substrate. Only then will the screendetach cleanly and completely from the colour,a prerequisite for a sharp print with even colourlay down.
The required off contact distance is determinedby three factors:• Mesh tension• Rheology (ink viscosity)• Squeegee speed
Mechanical Properties
n Raw materials
BOPP SD stainless steel meshes are manu-factured using DIN 1.4301/AISI 304 and areavailable ex stock. Other materials such asDIN 1.4401/AISI 316 are available on request.
n Mesh DimensionsStandard widths:1020 mm / 40’’1220 mm / 48’’1530 mm / 60’’ others available on request
Roll lengths:
30,50 m standard, longer rolls available on request15,25 m for ne meshes, 500 mesh and ner50,00 m for printing on glass
Mesh SpecicationsMesh Types/Applications Technical Data, see pages 12 to 14
Application
Uncalendered/calenderedto customer specication
Uncalendered/calenderedto customer specication
Uncalendered/calenderedto customer specication
Uncalendered
No calendering
Use
Precision screen printing for electronics and solar celltechnology
Latest generation of screen printing meshes for hightensioning values. This improves the end result andregistration accuracy.
Advanced rigidity and high levels of stability.High w/d ratio and/or very ne wire.
Screen printing requiring increased colour lay down, alteredgeometry, fewer contact points, mesh thickness ~ 2,5 x d
Cost effective screen printing meshes, exclusively for printingon glass and ceramics.
Typ
BOPP SD
BOPP SD PLUS
BOPP SDS PLUS
BOPP SD XD
BOPP GP
F o r c e i n
N / c m
Elongation in %
BOPP SD PLUS/BOPP SDS PLUS
BOPP SD
PET Hochmodul
PET
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n Fact
The higher the mesh tension, the lower theink viscosity and the slower the squeegeespeed, the smaller the off contact distancerequired.
When printing with off contact distance, the meshdeforms slightly, which has a negative effect onregistration accuracy. The smaller the off contactdistance, the less the mesh deforms and thereforethe better the registration accuracy.
Note: Doubling the off contact distance will
quadruple the image distortion.
n Fact 1. Stainless steel meshes can be tensioned
to higher values due to their greater exural strength.
2. Higher screen tensioning values facilitateuse of a smaller off contact distance.
3. The smaller the off contact distance,the better the registration accuracy.
Recommended screen tension values for BOPPSD stainless steel meshes are dependent uponthe print quality challenges.
Note: Selected BOPP SD meshes such as SDPLUS can be tensioned to values well beyond35 N/cm. When tensioning to these levels, the
stability of the frame should always be veried.Generally at this specication tension values of30-35 N/cm should be adequate to achieve aperfect end result.
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Recommendations
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BOPP SDStainless Steel Screen Printing Meshes
Our recommendations are based on many years of cooperation with customers, suppliersand partners from across the screen printing industry.
n Frame SizesA frame which is too small in relation to theprint image will lead to overloading of themesh and to premature fatigue. In order tobenet from the full advantages of SDstainless steel meshes, attention should bepaid to the geometric relationships detailedin this drawing.
KOENEN GmbH
W
LH
R K
R = RakelbreiteW = RakelwegH = Absprung
Siebdruckrahmen:
K = ca. 3 x R L = ca. 2 x W H = ca. (0,002 – 0,005) x K*
*K oder L, die kürzere Rahmenseite
n Frame SelectionBOPP SD stainless steel meshes are generallytensioned to higher values than syntheticmeshes, and the continuous developmentand rening of mesh production perpetuatesthis trend. The frame must be capable of takingup and retaining these levels of tension. Inorder to achieve high value, reproducibleprinted results, the frame must exhibit highdimensional stability.
n Fact Metal frames must be used with BOPPSD stainless steel meshes.
We recommend cast aluminium or hollowaluminium prole options, where meshes aretensioned onto the frames.
n TensioningNot all tensioning equipment available onthe market today is capable of achieving theabove average tension values required bySD stainless steel meshes. The image on Page 7shows a tensioning machine developedspecically for stainless steel meshes.
Correctly tensioned screens can achieveexceptionally long service lives. The followingguidelines have proved their value in practice:1. Bring meshes up to the recommended
tension value in stages. Raise tension inwarp and weft directions alternately,always beginning with the warpdirection.
2. During the tensioning process, checkthe tension values using a reliablemeasuring device such as a tensiometeror TEKTOMAT.
3. Leave the screen to rest for 15 – 30 min.
then check and tension again accord ingly.
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2 x L
L
W
2 x HH
L /H2L/2H
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n Aligning the Mesh
From a mechanical point of view, mountingframes at a 45% angle is the most stableoption. However, for technical reasons orwhen printing very large formats this angle isnot always optimal. Our recommendations:
1. Where possible, mount meshes at anangle (22 to 45°).
2. If mounting the frames at angle is notpossible, align the weft direction ofthe mesh to the squeegee.
n RegistrationIf registration accuracy does not meetrequirements despite minimum off contactdistance, then increasing the size of theframe whilst retaining the same image sizewill signicantly improve the end result.
Less print errors Less print errorsEven
Grünig-Interscreen AG
n Preparing the screenAs a result of meticulous degreasing, thesurface of the stainless steel wires providesan exceptional adhesive surface for all typesof lm and emulsion; no keying is necessary.
SD stainless steel meshes exhibit minimallevels of underexposure and can thereforebe exposed to light without problems.
n Printing(off contact distance and squeegee pressure)Selecting the correct off contact distance isdependent upon a range of factors such asmesh tension, ink viscosity and squeegeespeed, but also upon the print image itself .It is therefore impossible to give generalrecommendations for off contact distanceand squeegee pressure. In principle, thefollowing are valid:
1. Always begin with the smal lestpossible off contact distance.
2. If the ink/paste does not comeaway cleanly from the screen, thenincrease the off contact distance insmall steps.
3. Always work with the minimumsqueegee pressure.
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Servicesn Specialist Cleaning Processes
Although our ne meshes achieve aboveaverage levels of cleanliness due to ourlow abrasion production processes, somemore challenging applications require specialdeep cleaning. Our purpose-designed mesh
cleaning installation operates using environ-mentally sound self contained systems, completewith an inspection and defect identication unitdesigned to pinpoint and electronically log theposition of any defects. The cleaning installationis located in our cleanroom area.
n CuttingCutting ne meshes manually was alwaysa demanding process in terms of accuracyof measurement, the quality of the cutedge and the overall integrity of the cutpiece. Today, this work is carried out byour computer controlled automatic cuttingmachine. On a work surface measuring
1800 x 1200mm, we can cut automaticallyto almost any pattern without touching byhuman hand. One signicant advantageof this is that cut pieces are packed withouthandling. The equipment is designed to cutwires up to 0.1mm in diameter and meshthicknesses up to 0.2mm.
n CalenderingRolling or calendaring improves ne mesheseven further. Our calendering plant wasdesigned and built to our own speci-cations. Maximum calendering force is 280tonnes, and the equipment can handlemesh widths up to 1600mm. We can manage
any selected calendering value, from softcalendering (10% reduction in thickness) toheavy calendering (30% reduction in thick-ness up to 45% for certain specications),achieving tolerances of+/- 2 micron acrossthe width and length of the roll.
n Bespoke MeshesOur extensive portfolio of screen printingmeshes enables us to respond to more than95% of standard market requirements. We
are also pleased to produce mesh to individualspecications on request, where quantitiesordered facilitate cost effective productionlevels.
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n Mesh Recommendations n Results• Optimum print quality• Maximum registration accuracy thanks to
higher tensioning properties• Controlled ink/paste deposit• Improved off contact distances• Higher levels of print reproducibility and
maximum printing speed• Fast stabilisation after tensioning• Minimal fall off in tension during the
tensioning and printing processes• Faster commissioning of screen printing
processes• Excellent ink/paste ow
KOENEN GmbHSunweb® pattern, trademark of Solland Solar
Wire Diameter-Ø
18µm
16µm28µm
30µm
24µm
18µm
16µm
22µm
20µm
32µm
25µm
20µm36µm
40µm
30µm
36µm
40µm
Aperture size
45µm
56µm50µm
50µm
53µm
60µm
62µm
56µm
65µm
59µm
67µm
72µm63µm
63µm
71µm
75µm
90µm
Mesh
400
350325
325
325
325
325
320
300
280
280
275250
250
250
230
200
Open Area
51%
60%41%
39%
47%
59%
63%
52%
60%
42%
53%
61%40%
37%
49%
46%
48%
Front (VS) / Back (RS)
VS
VSRS/VS
RS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
RS
VS
VSRS
RS
RS
RS
RS
Main Field of Application: Solar Cell TechnologyThe shortage of traditional energy sources and the corresponding increase in levels ofenvironmental awareness have lent considerable impact to the importance of alternativeenergy sources and the continued technical development of these sources. One signicantarea in this growing market is photovoltaics, a sector which is demonstrating consistentgrowth thanks to sustained increases in efciency and ever-reducing production costs.
One of vital elements of the production process is the plating of the wafer. This is carried outusing specialist screen printing processes, generally achieved with high precision stainlesssteel meshes.
n Mesh Properties• Mesh types developed specically for
individual applications• Exact control of thickness achieved using
precision calendering for minimumthickness tolerances
• Extremely high tension values• Excellent resistance to abrasion• Resistant to physical loading• Extremely high regularity of aperture size• Even, clean surface area• 100% reproducibility
n Services• Consultancy services to optimise mesh specication choice• Calendering to customer requirements
• Specialist mesh cleaning processes for challenging applications• Highly precise, defect free mesh cutting to individual requirements, preserving the mesh,
with fully automated cutting of one-offs or production runs, advanced levels of productivity• Advice and technical support from our specialists
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BOPP SDStainless Steel Screen Printing Meshes
Main Field of Application: Technical Screen Printing, Electronics
n Example: Challenges whenproducing printed circuitry
• Optimum registration accuracy• Thinnest layers• Largest PCB track thicknesses• Biggest ink volumes• Highest resolution• Guaranteed reproducibility
n Mesh Recommendations
Conductor
< 300µm SD PLUS 59/32 (280 mesh)
< 200µm SD PLUS 50/30 (325 mesh)
< 100µm SD PLUS 53/24 (325 mesh) < 100µm SD PLUS 40/23 (400 mesh)
< 80µm SDS PLUS 60/18 (400 mesh) < 80µm SDS PLUS 56/22 (325 mesh) < 80µm SDS PLUS 65/20 (300 mesh)
< 60µm SD PLUS 45/18 (400 mesh) < 50µm SD PLUS 32/18 (500 mesh)
< 40µm SD PLUS 35/16 (500 mesh)
< 30µm SDS PLUS 25/15 (635 mesh)
Without highly developed technology and electronics, life in today’s information-based societywould not be possible. In our daily lives as well as in industry and commerce, machines takeon many tasks which we would be unable to manage without technical support. In thesefast-moving times, we have become accustomed to using high tech products, without beingaware that real technical achievements are hidden in these practical devices.
A signicant proportion of these products have been made possible by highly developedscreen printing processes. In the majority of cases, stainless steel meshes of the highestquality are used for these processes. BOPP SD meshes have been developed specically tomeet these challenges, and continuously optimised over the years.
n Key industry sectors
• Automotive and aeronautical industries• Semiconductor industry• Telecommunications• Industrial electronics• Consumer electronics
Solder Paste SD 300/65 (70 mesh) to SD 245/65 (82 mesh) Solder Resist SD 224/100 (80 mesh) to SD 140/65 (120 mesh)
Resistance SD 95/45 (180 mesh) to SD 56/36 (270 mesh)
Dielectric SD 56/32 (300 mesh) to SD 40/25 (400 mesh)
n Typical Applications
• Touch Panels TP• Organic light emitting diodes, OLED• Liquid crystal displays, LCD• Plasma displays, PDP• Flat screen technology, FED• Electronic paper, E-Paper• MLCC components, ceramic capacitors• LTCC circuitry, Low Temperature Cored
Ceramics• Chip Production• All kinds of semiconductors• Printed circuit boards (PCBs), single
and double sided
• Flexible PCB tracks, FPC, single and double
sided• Thick lm circuitry• Radio trafc and networks, RFID• Solder paste, SMT• Membrane switches• Scales
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Main Field of Application: Printing on Glass and CeramicsModern glass and ceramics printing places signicant demands on the printing process.Many of these products are classied as luxury goods, with correspondingly high qualitystandards in terms of decoration, outline and coloration, combined with low acceptedtolerance values. Very specic requirements have become the norm in this sector, such aspastes loaded with gold or individual shapes which present technically difcult print challenges.In addition, the image must also exhibit mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance.
Developed with practical relevance in mind, the BOPP GP range offers a selection of stainlesssteel meshes designed specically to meet the needs of today’s glass and ceramics printingindustries. BOPP GP meshes are particularly suitable for printing processes using thermo-plastic colours.
n Properties• Advanced aperture regularity• Strict thickness tolerances• High levels of stability• Large open area• Uniform appearance, no transitions
(mesh stripes)• Above average exural strength• Excellent resistance to abrasion• Uniform wire surface• No static loading• Easy to fabricate
n Results• Maximum registration accuracy• High resolution• Controlled ink/paste deposit• Long service life
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BOPP SDStainless Steel Screen Printing Meshes
Technical Data – BOPP SD
Description Aperture
Size Ratingwµm
Wire
Ratingdµm
Mesh
per Inch
Mesh
per cm
Open Area
A0
%
Thickness
µm
Recommended
Screen Tension
N/cm
Standard grades224/100 160/75 140/65 125/65 118/56 100/50 95/45 90/40
75/36 63/36 59/32 56/36 56/32 50/30 50/28 40/28 40/25 40/23
Heavy grades 100/65 80/50 63/40 56/40 42/36 36/28 32/25 25/25
Ultra thin grades 300/65 245/65 265/50 90/36
2241601401251181009590
75635956565050404040
10080635642363225
30024526590
10075656556504540
36363236323028282523
6550404036282525
65655036
80105120135145165180200
230250280270300325325370400400
150200250270
325 K400 K450 K510 K
708280200
3143495357677177
90101110109114125128147154159
617797104128156175200
27323279
4846474346444648
46404237403941353840
3738373429323225
68627151
215 ± 4162 ± 4140 ± 3140 ± 3120 ± 3110 ± 3102 ± 390 ± 3
80 ± 380 ± 368 ± 280 ± 368 ± 262 ± 258 ± 258 ± 251 ± 248 ± 2
140 ± 3110 ± 290 ± 288 ± 276 ± 260 ± 254 ± 254 ± 2
140 ± 3140 ± 3110 ± 380 ± 2
10375656155494743
37322930282424201919
5142343022191714
95877841
~ 40
~ 35
~ 30
~ 40
~ 35
~ 30
~ 25
Tensioning values are established using a tensile testing machine in line with ISO 4003 standards. Experience showsthat two dimensional tensioning values on the tensioning table are higher. For exact values, please refer to our data sheet.
K = Twilled
Other specications available on request.
Theoretical
Ink Deposit Vth
cm3/m 2
Thickness
calendered
µm
Theoretical
Ink Deposit Vthcalendered
cm3/m 2
17213011211296888272
64645464545046464138
11288727061484343
1121128864
8260524944393834
30262324221919161515
4134272418151411
76706233
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Technical Data – BOPP SD PLUS
SD PLUS 98/30SD PLUS 90/40
SD PLUS 90/36 SD PLUS 80/30 SD PLUS 75/36 SD PLUS 71/30 SD PLUS 67/25 SD PLUS 63/36 SD PLUS 59/32
SD PLUS 56/32 SD PLUS 53/24 SD PLUS 50/30 SD PLUS 50/28 SD PLUS 45/18SD PLUS 40/25
SD PLUS 40/23 SD PLUS 35/16 SD PLUS 32/18
989090807571676359
565350504540403532
304036303630253632
322430281825231618
200200200230230250280250280
300325325325400400400500500
787779919099109101110
114130125128159154159196200
584851534649534042
404739415138404741
60 ± 280 ± 272 ± 260 ± 272 ± 260 ± 250 ± 272 ± 264 ± 2
64 ± 248 ± 260 ± 256 ± 236 ± 250 ± 246 ± 232 ± 236 ± 2
353837323330272927
262323231819191515
~ 50
~ 45
~ 40
~ 35
Technical Data – BOPP SD XD
SD XD 50/30 50 30 325 125 39 78 ± 3 30 ~ 35
Other specications available on request.
486458485848405852
523848452940372629
283129262724212522
211820201616161213
Other specications available on request.
Description Aperture Sizewµm
WireDia. d
µm
Mesh
per Inch
Mesh
per cm
Open Area A0
%
Thickness
µm
TheoreticalInk Deposit Vth
cm3/m 2
RecommendedScreen Tension
N/cm
Description Aperture
Size Ratingwµm
Wire
Ratingdµm
Mesh
per Inch
Mesh
per cm
Open Area
A0
%
Thickness
µm
Recommended
Screen Tension
N/cm
Theoretical
Ink Deposit Vth
cm3/m 2
Thickness
calendered
µm
Theoretical
Ink Deposit Vthcalendered
cm3/m 2
Technical Data – BOPP SDS PLUS
SDS PLUS 85/25 SDS PLUS 72/20 SDS PLUS 65/20 SDS PLUS 62/16
SDS PLUS 60/18 SDS PLUS 56/22 SDS PLUS 56/16 SDS PLUS 48/16 SDS PLUS 40/16 SDS PLUS 25/15
85726562
605656484025
25202016
182216161615
230275300325
325320350400450635
91109118128
128128139156178250
60616063
595260565139
50 ± 240 ± 240 ± 232 ± 2
36 ± 244 ± 232 ± 232 ± 232 ± 230 ± 2
30242320
212319181612
~ 30
Other specications available on request.
Description ApertureSize Rating
wµm
WireRating
dµm
Mesh
per Inch
Mesh
per cm
Open Area A0
%
Thickness
µm
RecommendedScreen Tension
N/cm
TheoreticalInk Deposit Vth
cm3/m 2
Thicknesscalendered
µm
TheoreticalInk Deposit Vth
calenderedcm3/m 2
40323226
293526262624
24191816
171813151310
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Technical Data – BOPP GP
100/50 95/45 90/40 75/36 63/40 56/36 56/32 50/30 42/25 40/25
100959075635656504240
50454036403632302525
165180200230250270300325380400
6771779097109114125150154
44464846373740393938
105 ± 795 ± 785 ± 775 ± 690 ± 680 ± 668 ± 662 ± 451 ± 451 ± 4
46444134343027242019
~ 35
~ 30
Tensioning values are established using a tensile testing machine in line with ISO 4003 standards. Experience shows that two dimensionaltensioning values on the tensioning table are higher. For exact values, please refer to our data sheet.
Description Aperture Size
wµm
Wire
Dia. dµm
Mesh
per Inch
Mesh
per cm
Open Area
A0%
Thickness
µm
Theoretical
Ink Deposit Vthcm3/m 2
Recommended
Screen TensionN/cm
n General Data for all MeshesMaterial DIN 1.4301 / AISI 304
Widths 1020 mm / 40’’, 1220 mm / 48’’, 1530 mm / 60’’, some specications up to 2800 mm possible
Roll lengths 30 metres as standard, longer rolls available on request
Specications The information gives typical values rather than laboratory values. Production related discrepancies mayoccur, as well as technical changes due to further developments.
Sample order information BOPP SD PLUS, w/mm, d/mm, width/mm, length/mMesh certication A mesh thickness certicate will be supplied for each roll.Special designs To meet special requirements and where sufcient volume is requested, bespoke meshes can be
manufactured. Please contact us for further information on this.
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Troubleshooting Plan
Cause
• Insufcient tensioning »»• Loss of tension after bonding »»
• Off contact distance too small »»• Emulsion or lm sticking »»• Flood squeegee not set properly »»
• Screen not positioned accurately»»
enough above substrate• Off contact distance too great »»• Frame too small »»• Insufcient screen tension »»• Squeegee pressure too high »»
• Mesh too ne/too coarse »»
• Coating or lm too thin/too thick »»• Squeegee too soft/too hard »»• Squeegee speed too high/too low »»
• Squeegee/screen/substrate »» are not in parallel
• Ink viscosity too high »»• Screen too thick, ink/paste »»
stays in screen• Colour dries out in the screen »»• Mesh too ne for »»
application• Insufcient squeegee pressure »»• Squeegee movement not correct »»
• Open area of mesh too small »»• Mesh too coarse for application »»• Off contact distance too great »»• Poor mesh traverse »»
• Relationship of mesh angle »» to print line unfavourable
• Substrate too rough »»
Solution
• Tension to recommended value• Check tension meter• Select stronger frames• Check adhesive• Check drying temperature• Extend tensioning time• Increase in 0.2mm steps• Check resistance• Adjust distance and speed
• Position more accurately
• Reduce off contact distance• Select larger frame• Check tension value of screen• Check squeegee pressure
• Select a mesh with a correspondinglyhigher/lower Vth
• Coat more thinly/thickly• Correct hardness of squeegee (shore value)• Check squeegee speed
• Align, check squeegee angle
• Check, thin ink• Check, change screen
• Wash off, change screen• Select a coarser mesh
• Increase carefully, monitor registration• Check distance and speed
• Select a mesh with a larger open area• Select ner mesh with higher mesh count• Select smaller off contact distance• Check coating or lm,
develop further• Check conductor design
• Check roughness, mill angles
Problem
1. Screen sticking,dragging:
2. Inaccurate registration,registration not correct
3. Incorrect ink/paste deposit thickness
4. Image not fully displayed
5. Image reproduction,marginal sharpness
The above-mentioned problems and their causes should not be considered in isolation; in most cases each will have an effect on another. It istherefore vital when testing to optimise processes that parameters are changed and the effects of the change established one by one.
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