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Typical Site Requirements (from www.dips-n-pieces.de)
• sufficiently sized and ventilated room with a humidity of less than 60% and with a waterproof and solvent
agent resistant floor
• dip printing system with suitable power requirements
• water supply for filling and refilling the basins
• drainage for used water
• compressed-air supply for the activator pistol
• dry and dark place for storing the printing films
• suitable painting facility for priming and clear coating/varnishing the parts
• protective clothing such as breathing masks and gloves
Suppliers / Service Bureaus
There are a limited number of companies that provide this service. Below is a list of websites for several service
bureaus and manufacturers around the world. Many of these companies were found with an Internet search:
they have not all been qualified.
♦ Dips n Pieces – Located in Germany. They manufacture and sell water transfer printing equipment and
also operate a service bureau. They have worked with Z Corp. parts before. Website: www.dips-n-
pieces.de.
♦ Alsa Corp. – Located in the United States. They are a service provider, capable of prototype to production
quantities. They also offer other finishing services and equipment. Website: www.alsacorp.com.
♦ Deco-Tech – Located in the United States. They are strictly a service provider, capable of prototype to
production quantities. They have worked with Z Corp. parts before. Website: www.xfinishes.com.
♦ Yuan Heng Tai Water Transfer Printing – Located in Taiwan. They manufacture and sell water transfer
printing equipment and provide finishing service. Website: www.yht.com.tw.
♦ Master Approach Sdn. Bhd. – Located in Malaysia. They offer dip printing as a service. Website:
www.maproach.com.
♦ Dorchase Industrial, Ltd. – Located in Hong Kong. They provide dip printing as a service. Website:
www.plasticscommerce.com/dorchase.
♦ Cubic Co., Ltd. – Located in Japan. This company manufactures dip printing equipment. Look at the
“network” page on their website to find a comprehensive list of owners of their equipment throughout
the world. Website: www.cubic.co.jp.