Deciphering between "S" and "LX" mesh

[ZooCity]

Oh, ok I have something- I've noticed that lx feels kind of, I don't know, "slippery yet stiff" (ewwwww....) compared to regular S.  Loads and captures very differently in a roller frame for instance.

Sorry to hear the doctor gig isn't going well. 

[sqslabs]

Sorry to hear the doctor gig isn't going well.

 

[ABuffington]

LX Mesh uses a different type of thread than regular Murakami S mesh.
If you like S mesh, this is one step up in terms of print opacity due to less squeegee pressure needed.

Key is to dial in off contact to minimal amount needed.  Helps to put a thick screen tape, (not cloth)  landing pads on the inside of the screen where the squeegee lands.  Just make sure it is back enough so the flood bar doesn't hit it on the flood stroke.

I have found a slight increase in angle and just a little bit slower print stroke can increases opaciity.  A little bit extra angle also  helps prevent the squeegee from digging into the mesh at the beginning of the stroke.  In demos I back the squeegee pressure off until it won't print.  Then take the pressure down slowly until it prints.  Like icing a cake, lay it on top.  Air pressure knob on some presses fine tunes the process. 

Avoid heavy squeegee pressure like a 110T, it won't give you good results.  You can experiment with duro.  70 triples accept the most angle.  55 and 65 with modified inks can help get slightly brighter base plates.  For halftones I still like a triple 65 or 70.

Inks, shirt quality and weave all play a part in how opaque you can get a print.

 

[TCT]

Sorry to hear the doctor gig isn't going well.

 

Yes, that was thanks to spell check. Doesn't help all that much if I don't know the proper way to spell it in the first place!

[screenxpress]

Sorry to hear the doctor gig isn't going well.

Too funny.  I'm so spelling/grammar-anal, I thought I was the only one that noticed that.

It was a perfectly good word, just in the wrong context.  I have an excuse.  My mother used to force me to participate in spelling bees as a kid in Catholic School.  By the way, speaking of 'Mom', she just turned 100 on the 14th. 


Here's something I posted long ago and I'm sure there are lots more that could be added, lol.

Social Screen Printing English/Jargon 101
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They're - Contraction meaning "They Are". 
   [Use] - They're going to lose money on that job.

Their - Pronoun - Possessive. 
   [Use] - This is their artwork.

There - Adverb - place
   [Use] - The ink is over there.

You're - Contraction meaning "You Are". 
   [Use] - You're pricing that job too low.

Your - Pronoun - Possessive. 
   [Use] - Is this your ink fingerprint on those $40 Nike shirts? 

Than - Conjunction between comparatives or choices. 
   [Use] - I'd rather screen print than work for the man.

Then - Adverb. 
   [Use] - Print this job, then you can go home.

Two - Number. 
   [Use] - Two screens should do it. 

To - Preposition. 
   [Use] - Take these screens to the press and set up.

Too - Adverb - Also or excess. 
   [Use] - I have too many jobs to print.

Advice - Noun. 
   [Use] - Take my advice and stop bidding jobs so low.

Advise - Verb.
   [Use] - I would advise you to run from that customer.


And a more recent addition -

Patience - Noun - The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset
   [Use] - He has the patience to deal with that customer


Patients - Noun - a person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment
   [Use] - The doctor wants to give printed shirts to all his patients

[TCT]

Ok, here is something that you guys will get a kick out of, most people do...

From when I was born up until I was maybe 24 when she retired, my mom was a high school English teacher. I can't spell in english to save my life!!!!

[shurloc]

Just to redirect it back to the original question... Yes... The LX has that 'sheen' to it... The standard S mesh does not...