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Old February 1st, 2009 Feb 1, 2009 11:11:03 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hey Does anyone print multicolor on pockets using auto press? I'm sure it wont be long before we get an order for 100s..right now they are done on manual with "pocket master..However resetting the off contact to acomadate the pocket jig would take a long time.... please let me now...jeff
 
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Default Re: Printing on pockets auto press

I try and avoid printing on the pocket. I try and print just above the pocket. However the last job we did on pockets did not go well.
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Default Re: Printing on pockets auto press

Sleeve pallets if'n you got the smaller ones, or the bigger pockets. Also there is the Pocket Master type pallet attachments, no experience with those though. Pocket prints are quick on a manual as well.
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Default Re: Printing on pockets auto press

We set everything up as a left chest and use two lasers to position the shirt in the right location, spray a little mist tack inside the pocket and press down with your hand and you should be ok. We have done this a couple dozen times over the past 2 years and have had minimal rejects, probably .5%. It just takes a little more time, charge accordingly.
 
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Default Re: Printing on pockets auto press

What press do you have? I have pocket plattets that are 20" and they are for sleeve prints to. Take a look a Action Engineering.
 
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Default Re: Printing on pockets auto press

I've always used sleeve pallets for this.Auto and manual.
 
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Default Re: Printing on pockets auto press

Hey, we have a tuf freedon 6/8 using the sleeve plattens wont work cause there is a 2" ish deep channel directly under the center of the arm ...I was thinking of making a platten with a "pocket master" that sits level with existing plattens so the off contact wouldent need to be changed..The platten would have to be off set left or right withe the side opposite intact such that the squeege would have a surface to press on ..I was hopeing this had already been solved so i didnt have to invent the wheel...thanks ..jeff...ps sorry i type in fragments just how my mind works ha
 
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Default Re: Printing on pockets auto press

Sorry I couldn't help you with your problem.I havent worked with any Tuf equipment so I didn't know how it was set up.I've been using M&R equip. for the last 20yrs and American Equip before that.Sure makes me appreciate your problem.
If I have a epiphany in the middle of the night I'll let you know.Once again,sorry.
 
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