Abstract:
A method of tensioning screening material on a tension frame for use in a silk screen process including the steps of (1) squaring the material, (2) attaching the material to rotatable frame members along a portion of their length by adhesive (3) rotating the frame members until the appropriate tension is reached, and (4) securing the frame members in position. The fabric may be retensioned without removal. The frame includes four rotatable cylindrical elements including a plug at each end which has a plurality of radial bores for rotation by a spanner wrench.
Abstract:
A portable automatic silk screen printer including a frame (24) supporting a transport device (26) which selectively moves a printing head (28) which is programmed to control the flood and squeegee bars (56, 58).
Abstract:
A modified static silkscreen frame including elongated elements on the upper surface of each frame element to mate with downwardly facing securement elements along the edge of a silkscreen panel, such that the panel may be properly tensioned and retensioned as necessary.
Abstract:
A method of locking a precut silkscreen fabric to splines which are then inserted into retensionable roller frames, wherein the fabric is scored where it contacts the spline, permitting the adhesive to lock the sections of the spline together through the scores in the fabric, mechanically locking the fabric in place.
Abstract:
A modified static silkscreen frame including elongated elements on the upper surface of each frame element to mate with downwardly facing securement elements along the edge of a silkscreen panel such that the panel may be properly tensioned and retensioned as necessary.
Abstract:
A modified static silkscreen frame including elongated elements on the upper surface of each frame element to mate with downwardly facing securement elements along the edge of a silkscreen panel, such that the panel may be properly tensioned and retensioned as necessary.
Abstract:
A longitudinal strip for use in silkscreening, adapted to have attached thereto the screening fabric, said strip including an interlocking mechanism such that when the screen is under tension the strip is securely fastened to the side frame element of a retensionable silk screen frame. The strip may be preformed and the screen cut and attached thereto to reflect and accommodate the flexure of the frame when the tension, appropriate to the material, is applied thereto.
Abstract:
A fabric mesh panel having a print area and a perimeter mesh area, the perimeter mesh area having folded-back edge portions which are adhesively attached to a remainder of the perimeter mesh area. The folded-back edge portions have stress relieving cuts extending from a termination edge back toward edge pockets defined by the mesh edge portions. Continuous adhesive strips extend around the fabric mesh panel on the top and bottom surfaces of the mesh panel, overlapping the termination edge of the folded back edge portion on the top surface of the mesh panel and in approximate registry therewith on the bottom surface of the mesh panel.
Abstract:
A predimensioned rectangular screen for silk screening having the edges folded back on the main body, forming pockets along each edge for receiving tensioning rods to secure the screen to the frame. The edges are secured to the main body with a bonding material which also forms a seal.
Abstract:
A device for supporting the corner of a silkscreen frame during the stretching and attachment of the silkscreen, including a unifying plate to support the various elements. The plate is removably secured to a table and includes a position defining corner support flanked by a pair of spaced torsion absorbing pads and a calibrated tower to capture the stretching tool and assuring proper and constant tension.