Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Wax
Quote from: Jepaul on November 16, 2020, 12:35:19 AMWaxMaking a suggestion to get rid of one that they have, that has already been working in all other cases but this one, and purchase another type...is not an answer. It’s your opinion or preference. Wax has the benefit of working in all environments because it lands in a more solid state on the screen, and is a wax and not subject to water or cold. It’s subject to more heat, but in extreme cases that would not affect screen printing and making screens. To say “go wax” is to indicate that wet ink does not work at all, easily, or well...and that would not be correct in the least.The answer is/can be, multiple things.1, The screen has sat too long. T-6 seems to like fresh screens and a little tack to them. Typically, most everyone uses screens within same day to 3-5 days. The older the screen, the more chances are given for pre-exposure and humidity changes. Not good for wax or wet ink.2, The recent changes in weather and humidity does affect the bonding with some screen rooms and no change in other screen rooms. It’s a minor/easy fix balancing act for some.3, The technique of coating can exaggerate this effect of change in humidity. Those who coat 1:1 on all or (low mesh), stand more of a chance of not having a flat surface to work with and the ink may pull or puddle down into the valleys of the mesh thread texture or (in the waffle valley). This is not a great method and would not be considered the industry standard but many people do this for ease. Especially on lower mesh. Leaves channels in the gasket for ink to get pushed out of the sides causing blurred edges and ink bleeding.M&R does sell various types of ink, but they don’t intentionally sell those for various shops and environments to offer a variety. That is not their goal. The reason they have several, is to continue to make one best one, or to improve an issues with the previous “new” best one. Since there are shops that have never had any issues at all, there are some that still want their older "original”one and don’t want to chance changing it up. Damp rag is another quick fix.
Quote from: Jepaul on November 16, 2020, 12:35:19 AMWaxok, Honestly your a smarter business man than suggesting to fix a humidity problem by spending 65k on a wax machine. this guy was seeking straight up help. Not your preference. just sayin man!!