Welcome to Marking Systems, Inc.
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Here are a few examples of satisfied MSI customers:
MSI is dedicated to providing OEM’s precision manufactured Overlays,
Nameplates, Membrane Switches and both Informational and
UL/CSA regulatory labeling.
• Started in 1971
• Privately owned and operated
• Approximately 110 employees
• Projected 2014 revenues $12mm
• ISO 9001:2008 Certified
• 55,000 square feet of manufacturing space
• Located in Dallas, TX
MSI Knows Durable Custom Product Labeling
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Nameplates
Polycarbonate Overlays
Membrane Switches
Informational Labeling
Insulator/Die Cut Components
Cost Reduction/Productivity Concepts
MSI Common Materials
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Polycarbonate: .005 - .030 8A35 Velvet/Gloss .005 - .030 8B35 Velvet/matte10 Mil Velvet/Gloss 8A35V UL-94 V-2 (NI).007 - .030 UV-1 Polycarbonate (outdoor)FR65 .010 - .020 Velvet/gloss UL-94 V-0FR60 .010 - .020 Velvet/matte UL-94 V-0FR700 Black .010, .017, .020, .030 Velvet/fine matte UL-94 V-0Autotype Polyesters:XE Velvet and XE Fine Velvet .006, .008, .010 (Outdoor)Autotex Fine Velvet and Velvet: .005, .006, .007, .008, .010
Autotex EB: Gloss and Anti-glare: .005, .006, .007, .008, .0103M laminating adhesives:#200 series: 467, 468#300 series: 9671, 9672#300LSE series: 9471, 9472#350 series: 9442, 9445
Pressure Sensitive Polyesters:Flexcon .002 Polyester with DPM (.001) and RTS (.002) adhesive3M .002 Polyester with #300 and #350 adhesives.Colors: White, Clear, matte silver, shiny silver and brush silverTamper Evident Materials:.002 “Void” Polyester: white and silver.002 destructible vinylVinyl:Flexcon .004 white vinyl with DPM and RTS adhesives.3M .002 premium vinylEMI/RFIConductive Fabric, Conductive Silicones and AdhesivesGasketingUrethane, Neoprene, EPDMBonding & FasteningFoam Tapes, VHB Tapes, Dual Lock & Reclosable Fasteners
MSI Valued Suppliers
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MSI Knows Nameplates
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Velvet Polycarbonate
Brushed Metallic Polycarbonate
Poly DomeVelvet Polycarbonate
Silver Matte Metallic Polycarbonate Contour Cut
MSI Knows Nameplates
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Embossed Poly Dome
Digitally Printed
Digitally PrintedRubber Molded
Bright Silver Metallic
MSI Knows Nameplates
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Heat Transfers
.002” Vinyl Outdoor Logo
Thermal Die Cut
MSI Knows Polycarbonate Overlays
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Thick Lens
Metallic Ink
Metallic Polycarbonate
Metallic Polycarbonate
MSI Knows Membrane Switches
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Silver Flex Rubber Keypad
Copper Flex
Capacitive Touch Embedded LED”s Fiber Optic Lighting Lit
MSI Knows Informational Labels
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Warning/Caution
Thermal Printable
UL/CSA
Brushed Metallic Polyester
MSI Knows Informational Labels
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Tamper Evident: “Void” Polyester
.004” Vinyl
Tamper Evident: Destructible Vinyl
Plastic Tags Digitally Printed
MSI Knows Informational Labels
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Magnetic
2D Barcode
Tyvek
Variable Data
Barcodes
MSI Knows Insulators/Die Cut Components
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White Formex
Silver Infused Silicone
Die Cut Insulators
FR Lexan Special Selective Adhesive
Black Formex
MSI Knows Insulators/Die Cut Components
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Gaskets
EMI / RFI
Bonding & Fastening
Gaskets Insulation Materials
EMI / RFI
MSI Knows Cost Reduction/Productivity
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Label Sets
Label Dispensers
Label Tabs
Velvet Polycarbonate Laminate
MSI Knows Embossing
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Pillow Emboss
Embossed Nameplate
Ridge Emboss
Digital vs Screen Printing
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Digital Printing
Benefits:
• Great for graphic oriented designs
• Prints all colors in one pass
• Perfect butt registration between colors
• Gradients/shading
• Creates unlimited number of color
Screen Printing
Benefits:
• Can match any color (Bezels)
• Excellent for flat colors
• Lays down the most ink for deep rich looking colors
• UV resistant
• Metallic Inks
Production Processes
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Printing:• Sheet -fed Screen Printing• Roll to Roll Screen Printing• Digital Ink Jet• Digital HP Indigo• Roll to Roll Hot Stamping • Thermal Printing
Cutting:• Laser Positioned Steel Rule • Cutting – Sheet or Roll• Digital Blade• 400 Watts Laser
Finishing:• Doming• Laminating• Membrane Assembly• Hand Apply Adhesive
Six Color Carousel Screen Printing
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Klemm Roll to Roll Screen Printing
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HP Flat-Bed Ink-Jet
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HP Indigo
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Preco Roll/Sheet Automated Die Cutter
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Zund Digital Blade Cutter
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Doming
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Agency Certifications
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UL
CSA
ITAR
G-7
Color Certification
ISO 9001:
2008
Documenting our Process
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Plan the Process • Customer’s specifications are reviewed to
determine the most effective manufacturing process that will meet their quality objectives.
Document the Process• CDPDF (Controlling Document) Materials, Art,
Processes, Customer Blueprint and all other supporting documentation are combined and made into a PDF that provides work instructions for each department and follows the job until completion.
MSI Knows the Prepress Process
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Prepress:The CDPDF (Controlling Document)
Screens:What we control to ensure quality:
1. Mesh counts: The higher the mesh count (openings per square inch) the finer the detail on your fine text. Lower mesh counts are used for the background color and extra passes of white to ensure opacity.
2. Photographic emulsion: This is controlled as well for fine detail and back ground colors. We use a lighter coating for fine details such as the small text and a heavier coat for the background colors.
3. Exposure: These times are recorded to ensure a high quality screen and repeatability.
Note: The above 3 items can affect the printed colors. Colors, especially the lighter colors, are very dependent on the amount of ink deposited on the substrate. The above 3 items are also recorded on the P/N for future runs in order to ensure repeatability of the labels.
MSI Knows Color Matching
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Color Matching:
1. MSI has a built an extensive database of polycarbonate materials. Each of these materials based on thickness and texture have different color values and must be accounted for when matching colors.
2. Customer Color Standard: MSI uses DataColorsoftware and a spectrophotometer to accurately match each of our customer’s color chips.
3. Approved Color Standard: MSI will provide to the customer a 2-part color standard card that is perforated in the middle. Once the customer approves the color match, they take half of the card sign it and return the card to MSI. They retain the other half for their inspection files.
4. MSI then files the approved color standard in an envelope and file cabinet to be used when printing the appropriate label.
5. Our typical color tolerance in +/-1 Delta E.
MSI Knows the Printing Process
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Control the Process
Consistent Print Quality
• Controlling and recording the variables: 1. Emulsion thickness.2. Screen mesh tension.3. Squeegee pressure.4. UV lamp settings.5. In House color matching.6. Machine calibration and software updating.
Note: These items directly affect the print quality and color consistency during the printing process and are recorded to ensure repeatability of future orders.
• Working environment: temperature and humidity play a huge role in machine performance and therefore must be controlled on a daily basis.
• G-7 Color Check System: G7 certification means improved color fidelity (the print is accurate to the digital file), press sheets that match the proof resulting in quicker make-readies, shorter lead-times, and lower manufacturing costs.
Consistent Cutting Process
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Consistent Cutting Quality
• Die/tooling manufacturers: Our die manufacturers ensure consistent cutting dimensions of +/-.010.
• Quality Control: All first cuts whether digital, laser or die cut, are measured to exact specifications and signed off by our QA dept.
• Optical/Camera Registration Systems:+/- .010 tolerances for print to cut registration.Entire run is exactly the same with little to no variation ensuring that your LED or LCD displays line up exactly on each part you receive.
Improving the Process
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Managing and Improving the Process
• ISO 9001: 2008 Certification: Process and procedures in place for high quality manufacturing.
• Our employees have a average of 8.2 years of service at MSI.
• Continual Process Improvement: Direct Machine Interfaces are used to monitor:
a. Set up timesb. Impressions per hourc. Press Down Time (potential bottlenecks are identified and fixed)
• Customer Quality:MSI tracks and records both internal and external rejects.
a. Internal reject rate = 3.5%.b. External rate = 0.4%.
MSI Videos
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Printing Processes:
Carousel “Sheet Fed Screen Printing”
Klemm “Roll to Roll Screen Printing”
HP Roll to Roll “Digital Roll Printing”
Finishing Processes:
Laminating
Die Cut Adhesive
Zund Digital Blade Cutting
Clamshell Die Cutting
Multi-stage Die Cutting
Preco: High Volume Sheet Die Cutting
Preco: High Volume Roll Die Cutting
Cutting Processes:
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