Day One
Lecture: Mesh Fabrics & Tensioning Systems
Stretching Demonstrations & Hands-On
• Pneumatic Fixed Clamp Stretch and Glue Systems
• Pneumatic Floating Clamp Stretch and Glue System
• Retensionable Systems / Manual and Pneumatic
Day Two
Screen Stretching Hands-On (Con't)
Mesh Preparation
• Degreasing
• Abrading
• Mesh Preparation Hands-On
• All three screens for each student degreased and or abraded in preparation for stencil application on day three.
Day Three
Lecture: Stencil Systems
• Capillary
• Direct Emulsion
• Indirect Film
Stencil Application
Demonstrations & Hands-On
• Sensitizing Direct Emulsion
• Manual Coating Direct Emulsion
• Applying Capillary Film
• Automatic Coating Demonstration and Screen Coating
Lecture: Exposure & Development
Day Four
Exposure
• Demonstration
• Stencil Examination
• Hands-On Exposure
• Indirect Film Demonstration
Measurement Tools Demonstration
• Stencil Thickness
• Stencil Profile (Rz)
• Off Contact
• Test Screen
Tape Up/Blockout
• Demonstration
• Hands-On Printing
• Plastisol
• Solvent
• UV
Day Five
Print Examination
Print Evaluation
Lecture: Safety, the Environment & You
Reclaiming Demonstration
Please note that due to the differences in class size and level of understanding we may not adhere strictly to this schedule. We will cover all of the material for each class. |
