[sdiy] plotting panels

[John L Marshall]

Silk screen ink is generally quite thick. Use a spatula to apply it to the
screens. Use thinner?

The Staedtler Ultra-black latex ink sounds like a good idea.


----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Stone <sasami at blaze.net.au>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 10:15 PM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] plotting panels


> I used to use the Staedtler Ultra-black latex based ink to plot PCB
patterns
> (sorry, I don't recall the product number). I also plotted onto some
> plasticised foil labels, and stuck these onto my radio controlled cars.
The
> ink stayed in very good condition despite the abuse it received. Maybe
this
> ink would do the trick?
>
> Ken
>
> >Hi,
> >       ok I did an experiment using an x-y plotter to plot
> >artwork/legend  directly onto a front panel.  The results seem
> >suprisingly good for such a simple method. I will experiment
> >with different inks when i get the chance. One idea might be to
> >get hold of some silk-screening ink (speedball?) and try using it in the
> >plotter with a refillable pen.
> >Anyway take a look at  the link below if you are interested. I have
> >described the method I used
> >and put some pics up of the results.
> >cheers
> >steve thomas
> >
> >http://monopole.ph.qmw.ac.uk/~thomas/synthdiy/Plotting%20Panels.htm
> >
> >
> >
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