Silkscreen

Our silkscreening process utilizes the latest in screen-preparation technology, as well as durable epoxy-based inks, to ensure a high resolution and quality finish. ProtoSpace stocks a variety of standard silkscreen ink colors, and can provide custom colors upon request.

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Font Sizes

Minimum 9 pt font size required, with the exception of silkscreening over sandtex powdercoat, which requires a minimum 11 pt font size.

Stocked Colors

  • High Intensity White

    High Intensity White

  • Lemon Yellow, Epoxy Ink

    Lemon Yellow, Epoxy Ink

  • Pantone 123C Medium Yellow Epoxy Ink

    Pantone 123C Medium Yellow Epoxy Ink

  • Pantone 142C, Epoxy Ink

    Pantone 142C, Epoxy Ink

  • Pantone 6C Cool Gray, Epoxy Ink

    Pantone 6C Cool Gray, Epoxy Ink

  • Brilliant Orange, Epoxy Ink

    Brilliant Orange, Epoxy Ink

  • Fire Red, Epoxy Ink

    Fire Red, Epoxy Ink

  • Pantone 201C, Epoxy Ink

    Pantone 201C, Epoxy Ink

  • Pantone 649C, Epoxy Ink

    Pantone 649C, Epoxy Ink

  • Pantone Process BlueC, Epoxy Ink

    Pantone Process BlueC, Epoxy Ink

  • Pantone 355C, Epoxy Ink

    Pantone 355C, Epoxy Ink

  • Pantone 2623C (Purple), Epoxy Ink

    Pantone 2623C (Purple), Epoxy Ink

  • Opaque Black, Epoxy Ink

    Opaque Black, Epoxy Ink

  • Pantone Cool Gray 10C, Epoxy Ink

    Pantone Cool Gray 10C, Epoxy Ink

  • Proto-Reflex Blue, Epoxy Ink

    Proto-Reflex Blue, Epoxy Ink

  • Pantone 3285C, Epoxy Ink

    Pantone 3285C, Epoxy Ink

  • Graphic File Formats

    To ensure the highest print quality and clarity, vector graphic files are recommended:

    .AI - Adobe Illustrator
    .EPS - Encapsulated PostScript
    .SVG - Scalable Vector Graphics
    .PDF - Portable Document Format
    .DXF or .DWG – AutoCAD


    We can accept the following raster image files; however additional processing charges may apply:

    .PNG - Portable Network Graphic
    .JPG (.JPEG) - Joint Photographic Experts Group
    .TIF (.TIFF)- Tagged Image File
    .PSD - Photoshop
    .VDX, .VSD, or. VSDX - Visio
    .DOCX - Microsoft Word
    .PPTX - Microsoft PowerPoint

    Tolerances

    As with everything in the manufacturing process, there are always some variances between parts and images (spatial registration). We use an X, Y and angular micro-adjust, which allows for a respectable tolerance of 0.020" | 0.51mm, which is more than adequate for most applications.

    However, there are certain situations that are much more sensitive to disparation. Please see diagrams below for examples.

    Figure 1 - Eccentric Circles: Left 0.020" (0.50mm) eccentricity x & y, middle 0.002" (0.05mm) x & y Right 0.010" (0.25mm) eccentricity x & y

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    Cleaning Your Enclosures & Parts

    We recommend any part or enclosure with digital print or silkscreen be cleaned using a mild soap/degreaser (for example: dish detergent), or water with a soft (non-abrasive) cloth or sponge.

    Avoid using isopropyl alcohol, Lysol wipes, acetone or hand sanitizer. For cloths, we do not recommend paper towel, as it is abrasive.

    Further Tolerances

    ProcessTolerance
    Silkscreen Positional
    0.020" | 0.51mm
    Digital Printing Positional
    0.020" | 0.51mm

    Let's Get Started

    We believe the onboarding process should be as simple and hassle-free as possible.

    Our team can process all of your paperwork to get the ball rolling in order to serve your custom manufacturing needs.