Discover Applied Powdercoat’s Silk Screening Capabilities

Applied Powdercoat stands out with a comprehensive range of capabilities. While our customers know all about the breadth of our powdercoat services, one service that often goes unnoticed is our silk screening capability.

Oftentimes, our customers are surprised when they find out that we offer this value-added capability, further demonstrating our turnkey metal finishing services and significantly enhancing their components' efficiency and quality.

Let’s dive into our silk screening services and explore why Applied Powdercoat is the right source for your silk screening needs.

Silk Screening at Applied Powdercoat

Silk screening is a technique that applies ink directly onto a surface through a mesh screen. This method is commonly used for its durability and ability to produce long-lasting, vibrant, visually pleasing prints.

As mentioned, not every customer knows Applied Powdercoat offers this service. Customers might leverage our powder coating services but handle their own silk screening due to cost or proprietary concerns. However, there are numerous benefits of utilizing Applied Powdercoat’s turnkey solutions, allowing our talented team to handle everything from coating to silk screening to shipping and ensuring your parts are ready for use without additional handling.

Here are some standouts of our silk screening service:

Quality Assurance

Once a part is coated, any additional handling can increase the risk of scratches or dents. You can minimize risk by allowing us to handle both the coating and silk screening processes. We handle every part with the utmost care to ensure your components remain in pristine condition from the moment they arrive in our facilities to when we package them for shipping.

Turnkey Metal Finishing Services

Applied Powdercoat’s streamlined process can save time and hassle. By managing both coating and silk screening in-house, we eliminate the need to transport parts between multiple vendors. This reduces lead times and allows for faster project turnarounds. 

Custom Color Matching

Specific projects may call for unique color choices. Our team can mix various inks to match your desired color precisely, ensuring consistency and accuracy in the final appearance of your parts. 

Versatility in Size

Our silk screening capabilities are not limited to small parts. The Applied Powdercoat team can handle larger pieces up to three feet, covering vast surface areas with precision.

Our Silk Screening Process

Step 1: Customer Design Review

Before we begin silk screening, our team reviews the design our customer submits in their RFQ. We suggest that customers provide a CAD file for the best silk screening results. Without one, we need to create a model before moving forward with the process. While this is certainly not a problem on our end, it’s important to note that this could add time to your production timeline.

Step 2: Surface Preparation

Proper surface preparation is essential for achieving the highest quality prints. Our team meticulously prepares each part, thoroughly cleaning the surface to remove any contaminants that could affect ink adhesion.

Step 3: Color Matching

Using the Pantone color matching system, we can create custom ink combinations to match your specific color requirements. The shade options are endless!

Step 4: Printing and Curing

Once the ink is prepared, our team can proceed with the silk screening process. Our skilled technicians use high-quality screens and inks to apply the design onto your components. Immediately after printing, the ink is then cured to ensure longevity.

Step 5: Final Inspection and Shipping

Quality control is an essential part of our process. Each part undergoes a thorough inspection to ensure it meets our high standards. Once approved, we carefully package the pieces to prevent any damage that could occur during shipping.

Choose Applied Powdercoat for Comprehensive Metal Finishing Services

When you choose Applied Powdercoat for both coating and silk screening processes, you can benefit from a seamless, comprehensive process that yields a higher quality product in a faster turnaround time. With an expert team of skilled professionals and the customer-centric approach we’re known for, Applied Powdercoat ensures that every project meets your exact specifications and expectations.

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