Industrial Screen & Silk Screen Printing

Ink passes through a prepared screen to reproduce a controlled graphic on the part.

The process suits layouts with text, logos and larger graphic areas. Registration and workholding support repeat placement.

Artwork preparation, ink choice and curing are defined around the part surface and customer requirements.

Panels and plates: provide material, flatness and dimensions, including any bends or features near the print area.

Painted, powder-coated and other finished surfaces: share the complete coating information for adhesion review.

Other suitable substrates: identify surface treatment and exposure requirements before the print process is selected.

Control panels with operating legends, labels and equipment identification.

Nameplates and industrial graphics using customer-specified text, logos and colors.

Repeat production layouts with controlled artwork revisions and agreed placement.

Submit vector artwork or a dimensioned layout, color references, substrate and finish details.

Include print tolerances, quantity, requested delivery and any ink or cure specification.

Define durability and acceptance tests. Multi-color registration and nearby part features are reviewed during quoting.

What is industrial screen printing used for? Common applications include control-panel legends, equipment nameplates, logos and graphics. Specify the substrate, finish, colors and required durability tests.

Does Etch Smith serve manufacturers outside Connecticut? Yes. Etch Smith accepts manufacturing inquiries nationwide from its Danbury, Connecticut facility. Confirm shipping instructions before sending parts.

How are lead time and price determined? Pricing and scheduling depend on quantity, material, artwork, setup and inspection requirements. Request a quote with your required delivery date.