Screen printing on metal is applied using a squeegee and a screen printing plate.

July 20, 2026
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How to do screen printing on metal?

How is screen printing done on metal? Screen printing on metal is the process of transferring text, logos, warning signs, scales, symbols, or technical graphics onto a metal part using a screen printing stencil and an appropriate ink system. Aluminum sheets, stainless steel parts, machine panels, metal labels, electrical panels, enclosure boxes, and various industrial parts can be printed using this method. However, successful metal printing requires more than just [...]

Example of using screen printing halftone and mesh structure.

May 14, 2026
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Using Halftone Screens in Screen Printing: Detail Management in Professional Printing Systems

The use of halftones in screen printing plays a critical role in textile production processes that require high printing accuracy and professional color transitions. Businesses using professional screen printing systems can achieve higher print quality thanks to the correct mesh structure, raster settings, and ink transfer. The use of halftones in screen printing is one of the most important factors enabling the transfer of highly detailed designs onto the fabric surface in modern textile production processes. […]

Manual screen printing on textiles using professional screen printing equipment.

28 February 2026
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What are Professional Screen Printing Equipment and Why are They Critically Important?

Professional screen printing equipment refers to the entire range of machinery and auxiliary systems used in high-volume, high-quality printing processes, possessing industrial durability, precise adjustment capabilities, and increasing production efficiency. This equipment encompasses a broad technical ecosystem, from printing presses and vacuum bed systems to fixing tunnels, drying racks, aluminum molds, and squeegee rubbers. In screen printing production, quality is paramount, […]

15 February 2026
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SCREEN PRINTING TRANSFER PRINTING

Chapter 1 – Basic Structure, Technical Logic and Production Infrastructure Screen transfer printing is an optimized application model of classic screen printing principles. Instead of printing directly onto textiles, the design is first applied to special transfer paper; then, it is transferred to the product using controlled heat and pressure. This system provides advantages such as standardization, color consistency, and stock management, especially in mass production. Particularly in promotional […]

Where to buy screen printing emulsion and what is the emulsion application and mold preparation process?

15 February 2026
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Where to Buy Screen Printing Emulsion? The Right Supply Guide for Professional Printing (2026)

One of the most critical consumables in the screen printing process is undoubtedly the emulsion. Even the smallest mistake made during the plate preparation stage directly affects the print quality. Therefore, the question of "where to buy screen printing emulsion" is not just a shopping inquiry; it is also a strategic decision directly related to production quality, exposure efficiency, detail resolution, and labor costs. OkanGökhan Screen Printing Machines' production facility in Topkapı […]

The process of applying paint to a screen printing plate using a squeegee.

16 January 2026
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What is a Screen Printing Plate? Structure, Components, Terminology, and Quality-Determining Parameters.

A screen printing plate is the most critical production tool in the screen printing process: it is a technical system that enables the reproduction of the design with ink, allowing for controlled transfer by making certain areas "open" and certain areas "closed" to ink. In workshop terminology, when the word "plate" is used, it is often spoken of as a single piece; however, in practice, the plate consists of a frame + mesh (silk/screen) + emulsion (photosensitive coating) + film/positive […]

The image of the printing plate being selected with a squeegee during mesh selection in screen printing.

16 November 2025
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Screen Printing Mesh Selection: Differences, Applications, and Impacts on Print Quality of 43T – 55T – 77T – 90T Meshes (2025 Guide)

Screen Printing Mesh Selection: The mesh used in screen printing is one of the most important components determining print quality. No matter how perfect the plate exposure time, film density, emulsion type, or machine settings are, choosing the wrong mesh directly impairs the clarity, detail level, and ink transfer of the print. Mesh is known as the “hidden king” of the screen printing world because it determines the character of the print […]

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