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Silk screening panels.
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Assembler



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:40 pm    Post subject: Silk screening panels.
Subject description: Tips on paints, lacquers, methods for labeling front panels.
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I'm wondering what kind of paints people use for printing on aluminum panels and how they clear coat them.

I have gone to a local silk screening studio to do it and have had success, but they lost the type of lacquer spray they used and can't seem to get good results. Aside from this I would like to eventually do it all from my workshop.

JH
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 4:35 pm    Post subject: Nobody?!? Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Really!? Nobody has any tips to share or exchange?
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 7:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

I've been using toner transfer method for panel silk screening. Its the same process as making PCBs.
I print the design out on glossy paper and transfer the design to aluminium panels with an iron. remove that paper and it should look something like this.
http://electro-music.com/forum/topic-59045.html&highlight=

To protect the silk screen it's best to use Lacquer. I'm in the UK and the best lacquer i've found so far is this
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Painting+Decorating/Spray+Paints/Industrial+Lacquer+500ml/d150/sd2737/p44132

Sorry i don't have a camera to show the finished results but i'm pretty happy Wink .
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