If It's CD/DVD, You Must Squeegee

Don't forget that the quality of printing for CD/DVD can be achieved not only by the right process but with the right squeegee as well. Successful printing can be had with the selection of the most ideal equipment and materials. To achieve the best results, a printing provider must provide a range of durable and quality edged materials to improve and match the performance of fine-pitch printing.

Metal, mobile edged squeegees enhance the performance of today's printers by providing results that can be repeated and reproduced. Thus, Printing Shoppers, a host for online biding service is constantly testing the feasibility of products to make available to their clients services that are above average in the digital printing industry.

There are different types of producing smooth and durable squeegees. The following is an example of what is available in the market:

Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees

Permalex is a multi-step metallurgical bonding process which produces a smooth, durable metal squeegee with a hard, low friction edge designed to prevent stencil wear. According to Intertronics, the result of the Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees is unmatched print consistency from large D-Pak stencil openings to the demanding requirements of ultra-fine pitch. They greatly extend the capabilities of stencil printers and last through thousands of printing and cleaning cycles.

In contrast with conventional polymer products, they offer the following benefits and features:

• They ride smoothly along the stencil surface, maintaining a sharp line contact. No more scooping or pumping of solder paste because the metal edge precisely crosses stencil apertures. Bridging is practically non-existent with fine details remaining crisp and sharp. Thus resulting to reduced bleeding and clogging and less need for wiping. And despite its hardness, the metal squeegees flex and contour to uneven surfaces, including stepped stencils. The result: excellent line definition, less process variability, and higher print quality.

• They are chip and wear resistant, specifically designed to endure harsh mechanical and chemical environments and surroundings of the printing process. Downtime is minimized and the costs of blade dressing and sharpening are reduced.

• The lubricated metal edge of the squeegee is polished and smooth and rides easily along the stencil surface with lower friction—reduced chaffing, pulling and wear. As a result, better registration is achieved, unlike with the conventional polymer squeegees where pull and shift is common.

• Thinner and stepped stencils can be used for the same solder paste volumes as a result of the non-dip or scoop solder paste used. This means a decrease in the possibility of excessive bridging occurring from too much paste. It also ensures less clogging.

• The Permalex Metal Squeegees contain a unique base alloy and coating that provides superior performance.

• The unique base metal is a high grade alloy which maintains its precision shape.

• The alloy is engineered for high fatigue resistance that eliminates premature fracture common with other blades.

• Optimized performance and fewer stencil wear that offers reliable wiping action.

• Optional paste retainers improve the performance of stencil printers. They "hold" the solder paste inside the printing area. And as a result, there is less operator intervention and increased production output. In addition, the retainers also help to reduce waste, thus significantly decreasing production costs.

About Printing Shoppers

Printing Shoppers is an online marketplace where printers and printing service buyers get together and engage in an easy online bidding service. This printing auction website allows amazing convenience, as well as the lowest prices online, for both the printers and the printing service buyers. For inquiries and suggestions, visit http://www.printingshoppers.com

###