Print Head
AssemblyOne color station: a tensioned screen frame holds the stencil, a squeegee under a pneumatic Z drive strokes down to push ink through the open image, and a flood bar drags a fresh ink layer back across the mesh ready for the next print. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Print Head parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 33 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Screen Mesh Frame 3 parts | 1× | Stencil screen frame |
| 2 | Squeegee Assembly 2 parts | 1× | Polyurethane blade in a holder that wipes across the screen, pressing ink through the open mesh onto the substrate. |
| 3 | Flood Bar | 1× | Metal bar that drags a thin even ink layer back over the image between strokes without forcing it through. |
| 4 | Squeegee Z Drive 5 parts | 1× | Servo/pneumatic carriage that strokes the squeegee and flood bar across the screen and sets print pressure. |
| 5 | Head Carriage & Micro-Adjust | 1× | Carriage with fine X/Y/skew screws that align each screen to the registration of the previous color. |
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Bill of materials for Print Head
5 top-level lines · 22 rows shown · 33 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Screen Mesh Frame 3 parts | screen-mesh-frame | 1× | 1 | 3 | assembly |
| 1.1 | Aluminum Screen Frame | screen-aluminum-frame | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 1.2 | Polyester Print Mesh | screen-mesh | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 1.3 | Photo Emulsion Stencil | screen-emulsion-stencil | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Squeegee Assembly 2 parts | screen-squeegee | 1× | 1 | 2 | assembly |
| 2.1 | Polyurethane Squeegee Blade | screen-squeegee-blade | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.2 | Blade Holder | screen-blade-holder | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Flood Bar | screen-flood-bar | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Squeegee Z Drive 5 parts | screen-z-drive | 1× | 1 | 26 | assembly |
| 4.1 | Stator Assembly 3 parts | stator-assembly | 1× | 1 | 3 | assembly |
| 4.1.1 | Stator Core (laminations) | stator-core | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.1.2 | Copper Winding | copper-winding | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.1.3 | Slot Insulation | stator-insulation | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.2 | Rotor Assembly 4 parts | rotor-assembly | 1× | 1 | 19 | assembly |
| 4.2.1 | Rotor Shaft | rotor-shaft | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.2.2 | Rotor Core | rotor-core | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.2.3 | Neodymium Magnet | neodymium-magnet | 16× | 16 | · | part |
| 4.2.4 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.3 | Linear Guide Rail | screen-linear-rail | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.4 | Pneumatic Cylinder | screen-pneumatic-cylinder | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.5 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Head Carriage & Micro-Adjust | screen-head-carriage | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the print head is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |