One of the most important factors in any production industry is TIME. There never seems to be enough of it no matter how well we plan, and it can drastically affect the outcome of completing an order if it starts to get in the way. And, with items like hats that are bulky and do not lay flat on their own, decorating these items can prove challenging due to the time it takes to set them up for printing, and resetting them after each run. But have no fear, the solution to your productivity dreams is here, and it exists in the form of the Captain Platen Kit Four Station. And the best part? It works on the machine you already have.
For this project, we are fulfilling a large hat order for a client, consisting of a two-color design on unconstructed baseball hats. And, we will be displaying three different types of production methods so that you can utilize the one that works best for your print shop!
Setting Up the Screen Print Station
Loading the Captain Platen SP
Print Method 1: Best for Small to Mid-Size Print Shops
This method flows as follows:
KEY TIP: If you are printing a multi-color design like we are in this project, set up a flash cure over one print station so that after you print the first color, when you move to the next station, that first color will cure to be dried down enough for the next color.
Print Method 2: Best for Mid-Size Print Shops
KEY TIP: The most efficient way to utilize this print method is by designating one person or team to pre-load the Captain Platens while another person or team prints.
Print Method 3: Best for Mid to Large Print Shops that Function in a Fast-Paced Production Setting
With these tried-and-true processes, you WILL have the job done, efficiently, in no time!
Now what are you waiting for? Check out what else you can do with your Screen Printing Kits here!
Products Used in this Project:
Captain Platen Kit Four Station
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