Question:

For screen plates used in UV processes, what does a lower mesh count mean?

A. Smaller mesh holes, less ink transfer, thinner ink layers, and better pattern precision

B. Larger mesh holes, more ink transfer, thicker ink layers, and better pattern precision

C. Larger mesh holes, more ink transfer, thicker ink layers, and poorer pattern precision

D. Smaller mesh holes, more ink transfer, thinner ink layers, and poorer pattern precision

Explanation:

Screen mesh count refers to the number of threads per inch of the screen mesh.

A lower mesh count means sparser mesh threads, larger mesh holes, more UV ink passing through, and thicker printed ink layers.

However, overly large mesh holes can cause fine text and graphics to blur, reducing pattern precision.

Many beginners struggle to understand screen plate mesh counts!

Remember this rule: Lower mesh counts have larger holes, delivering more ink and thicker layers but lower precision; higher mesh counts have smaller holes, delivering less ink and are ideal for printing fine, detailed patterns.