Development of Cylindrical Silk Screen Printing Device

Abstract: Traditional silk screen printing struggles with efficiently printing on cylindrical surfaces like bottles and mugs. This study addresses the gap by developing a Cylindrical Silk Screen Printing Device specifically designed for rigid cylindrical material. This study focuses on evaluating its operating performance in terms of paint consumed in the number of pieces printed per minute, energy cost, and assessing the print quality and acceptability in terms of design, technical features, composition, operating performance, and safety of the device motor. The device uses a motor-driven system with a threaded rod and limit switch to control the printing process onto a cylindrical object. This innovative approach improves ink application and reduces setup time compared to flat-bed methods. A rigorous evaluation, involving 50 experts and end-users, assessed the device's performance using a five-point Likert scale. These evaluators were selected through purposive sampling based on their expertise. The testing and evaluation took place at Capiz State University-Main Campus, while the development work was done at the researcher's residence. Testing revealed an average paint consumption of 266 mL across 133 prints, with a total energy cost of only Php 0.80. The approximate printing speed ranged from 94 to 180 pieces per hour. The device's robust, industrial-grade design prioritizes both user-friendliness and safety. Overall, the device received a "Very Acceptable" rating, demonstrating its effectiveness and suitability for high-volume cylindrical printing. Its adjustable design allows for precise printing on various cylindrical sizes, making it a significant improvement over existing method.

Keywords: Cylindrical, Printing, Device and Silk Screen