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Offline studog

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How long before a screen breaks down
« on: September 22, 2011, 06:14:30 PM »
On printing large jobs how long on average should/does a screen last before breaking down?


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Re: How long before a screen breaks down
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2011, 06:40:37 PM »
I've never had one break down, but we've also never done really long runs.  Biggest run we've ever done was 10K and those screens held up without any sign of weakening.
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Re: How long before a screen breaks down
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2011, 06:44:18 PM »
And if you are concerned, there are hardeners you can wipe on after development and drying.
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Re: How long before a screen breaks down
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2011, 08:04:35 PM »
and post exposure will help too, especially if your emulsion is an SBQ, that's a tip I got off of Ulano's Paul Drago, great tech support.  our screens almost never break down, correct exposure is key.