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Laser to Screen (LTS)
GraphicDisorder:
How are you liking that Laser Tony? Or anyone else got one? I am considering moving to a LTS8012 Saati.
tonypep:
Loving it but as stated above calibration should be done on site with a tech. It is not a speed demon, and it takes some getting used to not having film, but resolution is amazing. I would say that, if you're dts/cts and its not causing any issues, I wouldn't rush out and swap for laser. We went from film to no film and don't burn hundreds and hundreds of screens per day (app burn time 2 screens 90 seconds) so this the best leap for us. It has had zero issues since install. We now dont use reg marks as the pre reg Roq pallet works 98% of the time. And of course no bulbs and consumables. Lasers don't print dots so dot size is zero issue. You can adjust DPI to whatever you like but 55 and 65 is all we need. 9.5 out of 10.
tonypep:
Left this out.....this was part of a package. Auto coat, auto reclaim, and LTS. Screen tech can perform any two, or possibly three I suppose, of these functions simultaneously. Had a part time guy coming in to reclaim but when he leaves we will not need to replace him. So labor reduced by app 35%.
GraphicDisorder:
--- Quote from: tonypep on August 25, 2023, 01:25:52 PM ---Loving it but as stated above calibration should be done on site with a tech. It is not a speed demon, and it takes some getting used to not having film, but resolution is amazing. I would say that, if you're dts/cts and its not causing any issues, I wouldn't rush out and swap for laser. We went from film to no film and don't burn hundreds and hundreds of screens per day (app burn time 2 screens 90 seconds) so this the best leap for us. It has had zero issues since install. We now dont use reg marks as the pre reg Roq pallet works 98% of the time. And of course no bulbs and consumables. Lasers don't print dots so dot size is zero issue. You can adjust DPI to whatever you like but 55 and 65 is all we need. 9.5 out of 10.
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Sales guy says on our emulsion we should be able to do easily more than 20 screens a hour. that Would be great for us. Our single head i-image could not do that speed. The one we are looking at is 2 Up as well, i think yours is 1 up isn't it?
tonypep:
2 up however you have to expose the same mesh count for both. The unit is calibrated for each mesh count and color (yes dyed mesh makes a difference) Or you can select single screen option. Auto coat is also 2 up. Units are on opposite sides of the room about five ft apart so operator pulls files/burn/rinse/coat all at once without breaking a sweat. If you really want to show off you can fire up the auto reclaim and do a little dance. Setup is pretty slick. The screen room is a pretty enjoyable place to work.
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