Considerations When Using a Small Vacuum Table

Vacuum tables are used in many manufacturing, industrial and commercial applications to facilitate a wide range of processes. Small tabletop vacuum systems are very helpful in holding small parts in place during milling or cutting processes to improve accuracy and prevent part slippage. Vacuum tables also help to hold parts in place to prevent cut pieces from flying off and causing damage or injury.

There are a few things that you should consider when implementing a small vacuum table to ensure optimum hold down force and process control. Small vacuum tables are an integral component in many applications providing effective hold down with quick and easy changeover. Vacuum tables which offer controllable zones and custom designed hole patterns provide the greatest value to your process.

Consider the following tips when implementing a small vacuum hold down table:

1)  Determine your strategy
The first thing to do to get the most out of your small vacuum table is to determine your strategy. You’ll need to know how much cutting force to use without damaging your tabletop surface or sacrificial layer. Evaluating your substrate and the cutting force required to help determine how to plan optimum vacuum hold down force.

2)  Use a sacrificial layer
Using a sacrificial layer is important to protect your tabletop surface especially during milling and cutting processes.  Sacrificial layers may be constructed with matching vacuum holes or permeable to allow airflow through the layer.

3)  Evaluate the vacuum hole patterns
Vacuum hole patterns play an important role in holding your parts securely in place. Smaller parts may require a denser hole patterns. Speaking with an experienced vacuum table manufacturer will help you decide the right hole patterns for your substrate and application.

4)  Use the right tools
It’s important to use the right tools with your small vacuum table to preserve the table surface quality.  Smaller parts require smaller, precision cuts, which are always best conducted in a downward motion with all safety precautions in place.

Speak with an experienced vacuum table specialist to determine the best approach to your process with a small vacuum table.  Systematic Automation leads the industry with knowledge and expertise in all things related to vacuum table systems. You can find a small vacuum table or a large system up to 72” x 144” with custom sizes available, all with consistent flatness and reliable hold down force.

Systematic Automation leads the industry in design and manufacturing of vacuum table systems and screen printing machine.  We provide quality equipment, exceptional customer service and ongoing support.  Contact us to speak with an engineer and learn how to improve your application with proven vacuum table solutions.

When to Use Heated Vacuum Tables

Heated vacuum tables add an element to the standard vacuum hold down table with the extra feature of heat.  This is advantageous in many industrial and commercial applications to improve manufacturing parameters and product quality.  Heated vacuum tables can be found enhancing many processes such as:

• Curing of various polymers and composites
• Aiding solar energy equipment and systems
• Manufacturing of lacquers, varnishes and thin films
• Removing trapped air in products and substrates
• Debulking for compaction
• Curing of specialty inks in printing processes
• Removing wrinkles in fabrics
• Infusing and bonding of fabrics

There are many specifications which should be considered when utilizing heated vacuum tables.  A vacuum table specialist with experienced in vacuum table manufacturing and applications can assist you in providing the right heated vacuum hold down solution.  Setting the right parameters and custom designed vacuum table features will ensure optimum hold down and heated vacuum force for optimum material flow and fabrication.
Heated Vacuum Tables Manufactured with Custom Features
Custom designed engineering features in your heated vacuum table are key to achieving optimum performance.  Systematic Automation offers heated vacuum tables reaching over 500° F with custom designed solutions available.  With more than 35 years of experience in designing and manufacturing vacuum table systems for a multitude of applications, Systematic Automation offers value added services such as free training included and exceptional customer service and support.
All vacuum table systems come with automatic pin registration and consistent flatness of +/-.001” per linear foot in all sizes of vacuum tables, even oversized tables larger than 72” x 144”.  Our small table top vacuum systems service a wide range of industrial applications including precision cutting and plotting. Custom designed hole patterns and controllable zones are available as well as portable vacuum tables with movable casters and surface options.
Sacrificial layers, Formica table top or anodizing improve surface operations and preserve the table top surface.  All equipment is manufactured of high quality components in our modern U.S. facility, and found worldwide in a multitude of applications.  We support small and large business operations with full OEM support.
Systematic Automation offers the widest selection of vacuum table systems with endless custom designed engineering features available. We are one of the largest global suppliers of precision vacuum tables, screen printing machines, flame treatment and UV curing solutions. Our vast resources and in-depth expertise provide turnkey automated solutions for any screen printing our vacuum hold down application.
Systematic Automation is regarded an authority on vacuum table systems with custom designed vacuum solutions for any application.  We provide total turnkey automated solutions with full customer support. Contact us to speak with an engineer about our heated vacuum tables and the best vacuum system for your application.

Industrial Vacuum Tables for High Performance

Vacuum tables assist a multitude of commercial and industrial applications worldwide providing reliable hold down to a multitude of processes. Vacuum tables are critical component in precision processes such as:

• Screen printing
• Digital screen printing
• Engraving
• Grinding
• Plotter cutter
• Material handling
• Ultrasonic cutting
• Paper making

Vacuum tables enhance these applications and many others when the proper vacuum system and pump are properly installed. High quality components, consistent flatness and the optimum amount of vacuum force are necessary to provide optimum hold down for specific processes. There are many variables to consider such as the size, shape and permeability of the substrate which must be evaluated to choose the right vacuum table system.

Consulting with an experienced vacuum table manufacturer with expertise and vacuum hold down force utilized for various industrial processes is key to obtain the right system for your application. Systematic Automation is regarded as an authority and leading manufacturer of high quality vacuum table systems.

High-Performance Vacuum Tables with Custom Engineering

Systematic Automation is regarded as the ultimate authority and leading manufacturer of high quality commercial and industrial vacuum table systems. We set the industry standard more than 35 years ago with +/- .001” per linear foot on all of our vacuum table systems no matter the size. Our standard vacuum table sizes range from small to large with table top vacuum systems 5” x 6” and large industrial vacuum tables 72” x 144”.

No size is too large with custom designed vacuum table solutions available to meet specific hold down needs engineered to your specifications. Don’t pay more than you need to with engineering features designed for your process including:

• Custom designed hole patterns
• Controllable vacuum zones
• Heated vacuum tables
• Horizontal or vertical hold
• Sacrificial layers
• Anodizing surface options
• Formica table top options
• Automatic pin registration

Systematic Automation offers these features and many others along with customized solutions and exceptional customer support.  Let us help you designed the right vacuum system for your application to meet optimum hold down force for high-quality and consistent, reliable production.

How to Print the Perfect PVC ID Card

Screen printing on plastic or PVC ID cards can be a simple and profitable operation with the right ID card printing machine. An automatic screen printing machine that processes ID cards, luggage tags, credit cards and small flat items quickly while maintaining consistency and reliability is required. There is one plastic card printing machine that stands out from all the rest offering consistency, reliability, and a host of features and benefits.

CC-5000 PVC ID Card Printer

The CC–5000 PVC ID card printer manufactured by systematic automation is a fully automatic plastic card screen printer proven for high speed throughput processing one card per second.  This in-line screen printer maintains consistency for high quality, precision screen printing and comes with many engineering features and options. There has never been a more versatile, precision card printer with the modular options available such as:

• Dust removal before printing
• Automatic stacker
• UV curing
• Automatic feeders
• Automatic conveyor systems
• Anti-static features
• Vacuum with on/off control

This is a short list of the many features and benefits available with the CC-5000 in-line, automatic ID card printer.  Systematic Automation designs engineers and manufacturers high performance screen printing machines, vacuum table systems pre-and posttreatment equipment with only the highest of quality components. This popular ID card printer is manufactured with precision machinery, stainless steel air cylinders and 100% pneumatic operation for continual smooth operation.

Quick and easy job changeover, easy removal of flood bar assembly and squeegee, universal screen mount and machine leveling are some additional features for simple operation and maximum throughput.

Systematic Automation offers turnkey screen printing solutions with a wide selection of quality manufactured screen printing machines, vacuum systems pre-and posttreatment equipment. We provide training, exceptional customer service and ongoing support. Contact us to learn how you can get the perfect screen printing machines for you for successful and profitable ID card printing.

Here’s the Best Choice for Automatic Screen Printing Machines

When looking for the right screen printing machine, it’s best to do your research to evaluate the functions and capabilities of the machine as well as the reputation of the screen printing manufacturer. You need a versatile screen printer that meets your needs, prepares you for tomorrow, and the support of the screen printing machine specialist. Working with the screen printing machine manufacturer with design and engineering capabilities for custom specifications is ideal.

Systematic Automation stands out as the screen printing manufacturer the offers at all; a wide selection of screen printing machines in many models and styles with capabilities of printing on virtually any substrate. The design and engineering team has over 35 years of experience and offers custom design solutions to meet critical and demanding screen printing needs to multitude of industries. You can find high performance, high quality screen printers by Systematic Automation worldwide assisting many industries such as:

• Pharmaceutical
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Food and beverage
• Marketing
• Canvas and boat sail operations
• Mug screen printing

Systematic Automation offers screen printing solutions for these industries and many others. We are your one-stop solution for a total turnkey printing operation offering pretreatment equipment such as flame treatment machines which improve ink adhesion. Our UV curing system seals and vibrant colors for long-lasting, high-quality ink adhesion.

We are the leading manufacturers of screen printing equipment with capabilities to print on virtually any item or substrate whether cylindrical, flat or three-dimensional. Our wide selection of semiautomatic and automatic screen printers are designed with advanced engineering features to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.  We provide a full day of training as well as ongoing customer support from knowledgeable and experienced engineers.

Systematic automation is a leading manufacturer of high quality, high performance screen printing machines. We offer turnkey solutions with pretreatment and posttreatment equipment for maximum efficiency and quality. Contact us to learn more and to find the right screen printing machine for your needs.

How to Screen Print on Koozies

Koozies are a very popular promotional item with hundreds of thousands sold or given away every year as marketing material. The soft sided bottle huggie or can cooler helps to keep your beverage cooler on a hot day and absorbs condensation.  Screen printing on these soft and collapsible items can be challenging without the right screen printing equipment.

A versatile screen printer which prints on soft material, in multiple colors efficiently and with high quality is needed for successful screen printing on Koozies. Better yet, check out the KOOZIE screen printer by Systematic Automation designed and engineered specifically for successful Koozie printing.

The Model KOOZIE Screen Printer by Systematic Automation

Systematic Automation is regarded as an authority and leading supplier of high quality screen printing machines and vacuum tables. With more than two dozen models and styles, you are sure to find the screen printer for virtually any type of product or substrate.  The model KOOZIE screen printing machine improves printing cycle time for increased throughput and efficiency, with high quality quick drying ink. A high-powered dryer station is included to further enhance maximum productivity.

The KOOZIE printer is fully pneumatic for quiet and smooth operation with components that will not burn out and overload. The polished shafts and ball bearings are rated for more than 300 million cycles to provide long-lasting reliability.  This custom designed screen printer includes an electronic counter for easy tracking, a quick release squeegee and universal screen mount. Smoke detection equipment is programmed to automatically stop the heater if smoke is detected.
Systematic Automation offers this turret motion automatic screen printer along with many other types and models which include:

• Clamshell screen printers
• Harmonic lift
• Turret motion
• In-line
• Sliding table

Systematic Automation offers more than 35 years of experience, in-depth knowledge and expertise of the screen printing process for virtually any commercial or industrial application. We have screen printers to accommodate flat items of all sizes from postcards to boat sails and cylindrical items from ball point pens and ceramic mugs to kegs.  We offer pretreatment and posttreatment equipment to improve ink adhesion and quick drying cycle times. We offer training and exceptional customer service with ongoing support.

Systematic Automation offers a fully automated, turnkey solution for all your screen printing needs.  All equipment is manufactured in our state-of-the-art US facility and inspected for optimum performance prior to shipping. Contact us to learn more about our screen printing solutions and how to print on soft, collapsible Koozies.