M-12 Manual Screen Printer

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  A Versatile Platform for Process Development

  
  The M-12 is an inexpensive yet highly capable precision screen printer designed for process development, operator training, product qualification, and low-volume manufacturing. Featuring many of the same frame mounting, print alignment, and substrate tooling elements found on production equipment, the M-12 provides hands-on experience with the critical parameters of precision screen printing while delivering highly repeatable results.
  
  Operators can develop and refine essential process variables including snap-off adjustment, screen alignment in the X, Y, and rotational axes, vacuum substrate hold-down, and substrate registration. These skills and setup techniques can be directly scaled to larger production systems, making the M-12 an effective bridge between laboratory development and manufacturing.
  
  

  Develop on the M-12. Scale on the MSP-485.

  
  A key advantage of the M-12 is its compatibility with the HMI MSP-485 semi-automatic precision screen printer. The M-12 utilizes the same toolplate and screen frame platform, allowing processes developed in the laboratory to be transferred directly into production using the same tooling, screens, and setup parameters. This reduces development time, minimizes process risk, and simplifies production scale-up.
  
  

  Hands-On Process Control

  
  The manually operated squeegee provides a true hands-on printing experience. Operators can quickly adjust and observe the effects of squeegee speed, pressure, angle of attack, and edge effects, making the M-12 an exceptional training, development, and process optimization platform.
  

  
  

  Enhanced for Faster Setup and Greater Repeatability

  
  Recent design enhancements have significantly improved usability, repeatability, and operator convenience. The redesigned screen frame holder allows precise screen height and leveling adjustments to be set and locked in place. Once established, screens can be removed and replaced without requiring re-leveling, reducing setup time, minimizing operator variability, and improving process consistency.
  
  The X and Y fine adjustment mechanisms have been redesigned to utilize precision cross-roller bearings, providing smoother movement, greater accuracy, and improved long-term repeatability. Rotational alignment has also been upgraded from a vernier-style adjustment to a precision micrometer mechanism for more accurate screen positioning.
  
  Additional improvements include increased screen height clearance for printing thicker substrates, a vacuum on/off toggle switch for substrate hold-down control (vacuum pump optional), and a positive locking mechanism that securely holds the screen in the raised position during setup, inspection, and cleaning operations.
  
  

  Designed for Everyday Use

  
  To improve operator convenience and workplace cleanliness, a magnetic squeegee holder has been incorporated above the rear of the screen frame assembly. When printing is complete, the squeegee can be stored on the holder, allowing excess paste to drip back onto the rear of the screen mesh rather than onto the workbench or surrounding work area.
  
  The baseplate now includes through-bolt mounting holes for secure attachment to a workbench, providing increased stability in laboratory and production environments.
  
  The M-12 delivers production-oriented precision, repeatable setup, and direct scalability to production equipment—all in an affordable bench-top platform. It is an ideal solution for process development, operator training, product qualification, and low-volume precision printing applications.
  
  

  Key Features

  Precision Alignment

  • Precision micrometer X, Y, and rotational adjustments
  • Cross-roller bearing guided X/Y positioning
  • Adjustable and lockable screen frame holder

  Setup & Repeatability

  • Screen height and level retained during screen changes
  • Locking screen tilt-up position
  • Ready for vacuum substrate hold-down with on/off toggle switch
  • Increased clearance for thicker substrates

  Operator Convenience

  • Magnetic squeegee holder
  • Through-bolt bench mounting holes
  • Tabletop configuration

  Production Compatibility

  • Compatible tooling with HMI MSP-485 production systems
  • Bolt-on screen frame attachment

  
  

  
  

  
  
• settings Specifications

  Machine Dimensions (W x D x H)	17" x 26" x 7" (432mm x 660mm x 178mm)
  Machine Weight	31 lb (14 kg)
  Controls	Manual
  Print Head	Manual single durometer polyurethane squeegee (3/8" x 2") with common lengths of (4", 6", or 8")
  Squeegee Drive	Manual
  Screen Position Adjustment	Manual, ±0.5" X (micrometer), ±0.5" Y (micrometer), ±2º Ø (micrometer)
  Screen Frame Attachment	Bolt-on
  Configuration	Tabletop

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