Led exposure unit?

[Frog]

I haven't been following this thread closely.. so maybe this has been discussed.
Anyway...
1) An led light source that is instant "ON" has a big advantage over most MH light sources which have restrike time.
2) The UV emission for an LED can be a fairly narrow band of wavelength.
3) It's possible to chose the desired emission range (see link below)
http://www.phoseon.com/technology/led-uv-wavelength.htm

Regarding he who shall not be discussed... "a pox on his house"

Northland, as you may have guessed, those points have pretty much been covered. The sticking point for some now is the break from the traditional single point source, and its possible ramifications.

[inkman996]

At $2200 for a exposure unit that does auto frames and exposes in 10 to 15 seconds it will be a game changer.

No joke there, and that is not also including the seriously long bulb lives on them suckers.

So for $2200, auto frame size, 10 to 15 seconds, high detail, probably never need to replace any bulbs, low heat, lower electricity, that certainly would be a game changer.

[Northland]

I haven't been following this thread closely.. so maybe this has been discussed.
Anyway...
1) An led light source that is instant "ON" has a big advantage over most MH light sources which have restrike time.
2) The UV emission for an LED can be a fairly narrow band of wavelength.
3) It's possible to chose the desired emission range (see link below)
http://www.phoseon.com/technology/led-uv-wavelength.htm

Regarding he who shall not be discussed... "a pox on his house"

Northland, as you may have guessed, those points have pretty much been covered. The sticking point for some now is the break from the traditional single point source, and its possible ramifications.

The led array doesn't have to be like a mat (scattered)... it can be a window (20mm wide).
http://www.phoseon.com/products/FireLine.html

[spotcolorsupply]

@LDTRONIX

Assuming this unit works the way you claim... Do you have any interest in distributors?

[inkman996]

I haven't been following this thread closely.. so maybe this has been discussed.
Anyway...
1) An led light source that is instant "ON" has a big advantage over most MH light sources which have restrike time.
2) The UV emission for an LED can be a fairly narrow band of wavelength.
3) It's possible to chose the desired emission range (see link below)
http://www.phoseon.com/technology/led-uv-wavelength.htm

Regarding he who shall not be discussed... "a pox on his house"

Northland, as you may have guessed, those points have pretty much been covered. The sticking point for some now is the break from the traditional single point source, and its possible ramifications.

The led array doesn't have to be like a mat (scattered)... it can be a window (20mm wide).
http://www.phoseon.com/products/FireLine.html

That looks pretty neat, and they emit the correct NM for emulsion. It states they are scalable end to end so I would guess ou could array them side by side for the same effect. Wonder what those things run?

[alan802]

Make one big enough for two frames at a time and if it can do one of our 110's with a 200 micron stencil in under a minute then I'll buy one...assuming it works like it's said to.

[3Deep]

If led exposure lights are anything light those on car headlights then those suckers are bright and could really toss out some uv, sorry I didn't read thru all the post I just read one that stated how do they work.

Darryl

[screenprintguy]

Alan, if it really does the trick, would be better than replacing that $600 bulb from time to time huh 

[Screened Gear]

I can't wait until the LED flash and dryer for waterbase and plastisol is on the market. Now there is an area that can save some coin.

[prozyan]

So for $2200, auto frame size, 10 to 15 seconds, high detail, probably never need to replace any bulbs, low heat, lower electricity, that certainly would be a game changer.

As soon as performance was verified, I would buy one.

[blue moon]

Pierre,

Can we talk tech?

If you have the time...

Call me please

My daughter is having some major surgery on friday and will be in the hospital for a little bit. I can get in touch when the dust settles if you can wait a few weeks.

pierre

[LDTRONIX]

pierre,

My thoughts are with you and your family, take your time.

[alan802]

Alan, if it really does the trick, would be better than replacing that $600 bulb from time to time huh 

Speaking of that, our light units are about 25-30 seconds right now...meaning I need to buy another bulb before things start getting crazy around here.  Sad part is, our customers have all decided to stop paying us so that thing called cash flow is almost non-existent right now.  Happens this time of year like clockwork though.

[LDTRONIX]

alen  you said
Make one big enough for two frames at a time and if it can do one of our 110's with a 200 micron stencil in under a minute


It is possible...... close to that now, just got to do it 1 at a time.      10-12 sec x2 screens= 20-24 sec total exposure time for both frames..

Splitting hairs...  but it is extra work to do it twice...

[Gilligan]

Vacuum draw down is 20 seconds right?  So that's 40 seconds right there as well.  20 seconds if you can expose them 2 up.

I still would like some specs on the light we are outputting, the angle at least.

You want us to give you a mile but you won't even give us an inch.