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Silk Screen Printing

Elite Mold Tech provides professional silk screen printing on plastic, metal, and other substrates—perfect for logos, labels, control panels, and custom graphics.

Professional Silk Screen Printing – Durable Graphics, Flawless Finishes

Elite Mold Tech provides high-quality silk screen printing services for clear, long-lasting graphics on plastics, metals, and a variety of molded parts. Perfect for logos, labels, product markings, and control panels, our printing process delivers sharp detail, vibrant colors, and excellent adhesion—even on complex or curved surfaces.

Whether you need single-color branding or multi-color graphics, we use industry-grade inks and precision screens to ensure consistent, smudge-resistant results. Our team can work directly from your artwork files or assist with design layout to fit your product’s geometry.

Make your parts stand out. Send us your design and get a quote for custom silk screen printing today.

What is Silk Screen Printing?

Silk screen printing, also known as screen printing, is a method of transferring ink onto a surface using a mesh screen and a stencil. The process involves forcing ink through the screen onto the material, creating precise, durable designs. It is commonly used for printing on textiles, plastics, glass, and metal, making it ideal for producing high-quality, vibrant graphics on products like apparel, signage, and promotional items.

Silk Screen Printing Tolerances

Description General Tolerance or Standard
Maximum Print Area Up to 40” x 60” (1,016 x 1,524 mm), depending on the screen size and substrate.
Registration Tolerance ±0.010”–0.015” (±0.25–0.38 mm) between multiple colors or repeated prints.
Print-to-Edge Tolerance ±0.030” (±0.76 mm); critical for edge-aligned designs like logos or text.
Minimum Line Width 0.004”–0.006” (0.1–0.15 mm) depending on mesh count, ink viscosity, and substrate surface energy.
Minimum Font Size ~6 pt for clear readability; smaller sizes possible on smooth, flat surfaces with high-contrast inks.
Ink Thickness Typically 10–50 microns (0.0004”–0.002”), depending on mesh count, squeegee pressure, and ink type.
Silk Screen Printing Parts Made by Elite Mold Tech
Explore silk screen printing parts made by Elite Mold Tech, offering precise and vibrant printing solutions for a variety of applications. Our silk screen printing services deliver high-quality, durable designs with excellent color accuracy, ensuring your components meet the highest standards of performance and visual appeal.

Materials and Surface Finishing Techniques for Silk Screen Printing

 At Elite Mold Tech, silk screen printing is used to apply precise graphics, logos, and text onto plastic, metal, or coated surfaces. To ensure a durable, high-quality print, we follow a controlled set of surface finishing techniques.

  • 5052
  • 6061-T6
  • 6063-T5
  • 7075-T6
  • MIC-6
  • Brass C360
  • Brass 260
  • C932 Bearing Bronze
  • C110 (EPT Copper)
  • Copper 101
  • A36
  • Low Carbon Steel
  • 303
  • 304
  • 316/316L
  • 15-5
  • 17-4
  • 416
  • 420
  • Grade 2
  • 6Al-4V
  • Alloy 500
  • Degreasing and dust removal ensure the substrate is clean and free of oils or particles.
  • A clean surface is essential for proper ink adhesion and long-lasting prints.

For plastics or treated metals:

  • Corona Treatment or plasma treatment increases surface energy, improving ink adhesion.
  • Especially useful for low-energy surfaces like polypropylene or polycarbonate.
  • Ink is pushed through a fine mesh screen using a squeegee.
  • Each color is applied with a separate screen for precision multi-color designs.
  • UV Curing for UV inks: instant drying and strong adhesion.
  • Heat Curing for solvent-based inks: enhances durability and chemical resistance.

Elite Production Process

At Elite Mold Tech, we guarantee a seamless prototyping process—combining precision, speed, and efficiency to transform ideas into high-quality prototypes for testing, validation, and smooth transition into full-scale production.

Offer the best solution for prototype manufacturing, considering a wide range of processes, materials, and surface treatments.

Confirm pricing, requirements, and delivery timelines.

Review product manufacturability and requirements promptly, providing engineering assistance as needed.

Initiate the production order, confirming the production and delivery plan.

Conduct quality inspections based on the BOM and original specifications, providing clear photos for shipment approval.

Ensure secure packaging and provide the tracking number after shipment.

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Silk Screen Printing by Elite Mold Tech: Durable Marking, Bold Impressions

In manufacturing, branding and function often go hand-in-hand. Whether it’s a logo on a device, instructional icons on a control panel, or regulatory labels on a medical component—your product needs to be both informative and visually polished. Silk screen printing delivers exactly that.

At Elite Mold Tech, we provide precision silk screen printing services for plastic, metal, and coated parts—designed for durability, clarity, and consistency across high and low-volume production runs.

What Is Silk Screen Printing?

Silk screen printing (also known as screen printing or serigraphy) is a method of transferring ink through a mesh screen onto a part’s surface using a stencil. Each color in a design has its own screen and is applied layer by layer. The result is a crisp, long-lasting graphic that resists wear, moisture, and chemicals.

In the industrial world, silk screen printing isn’t just about appearance—it’s about delivering critical information that lasts.

Applications in Industrial and Consumer Products

Silk screen printing is used across multiple sectors, especially where part marking, branding, and safety compliance are essential. Some typical applications include:

  • Electronics – logos, switch labels, serial numbers

  • Medical devices – dosage markings, indicators

  • Automotive – dashboard symbols, warning labels

  • Consumer goods – branding on appliances, gadgets

  • Industrial equipment – part numbers, operational guides

Whether you’re marking 10 or 10,000 parts, our process ensures consistency from first print to last.

Why Choose Silk Screen Printing?

While digital printing and pad printing have their place, silk screen printing stands out when durability and color vibrancy matter. It’s ideal for flat or slightly curved surfaces and offers unmatched adhesion with specialty inks.

Advantages of silk screen printing:

  • Thick, opaque ink layers for vibrant color

  • Excellent resistance to abrasion, heat, and solvents

  • Customizable for nearly any surface material

  • Cost-effective for medium to large runs

  • Sharp detail and professional finish

At Elite Mold Tech, we use high-quality inks, precision-aligned screens, and tight process control to deliver results that meet industrial standards.

Our Process: Tailored to Your Parts

Every project starts with your CAD files, artwork, or design specifications. We then develop the appropriate screens, select inks compatible with your material, and fine-tune our process to your requirements.

What you can expect:

  • Artwork cleanup and vector optimization

  • Pantone color matching for brand consistency

  • UV-cured, solvent-based, or specialty inks available

  • Multi-color printing with exact registration

  • Part fixturing for accurate alignment on every print

Need help with design? Our team can help you optimize your print layout for best adhesion, readability, and lifecycle.

Elite Mold Tech: Where Quality Meets Identity

We’re more than a printing vendor—we’re your production partner. Whether you need a warning label to meet compliance, or you want your brand to stand out on every unit, our silk screen printing services ensure your parts leave a lasting impression.

With us, you get:

  • Short lead times and quick turnaround

  • High-precision print registration

  • Support for metal, plastic, coated, and painted parts

  • In-house fixturing for consistent print placement

  • Seamless integration with your molding or machining order

One part, one logo, one perfect print—every time.

Expert Insights & Industry Trends

Explore the forefront of advanced manufacturing with Elite Mold Tech. Our blogs provide expert insights, industry trends, and practical tips to enhance efficiency, precision, and innovation in your production processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Silk Screen Printing FAQs

  • Do you offer printing with part production?

    Absolutely, we can screen print directly on parts we mold or machine. 

  • Is silk screen printing resistant to wear?

    Yes, it’s highly resistant to abrasion, chemicals, and UV exposure. 

  • How many colors can you print?

    We can print multi-color designs using separate screens per color. 

  • Can you match brand colors?

    Yes, we offer Pantone color matching for consistent branding. 

  • What materials can you print on?

    We print on plastic, metal, painted, and coated surfaces. 

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