Induction tattoo machines
You don’t need to save money on a tattoo machine. The quality of the master’s work depends on it. To keep customers happy, you need to use quality equipment. A tattoo machine is the main working tool, you should choose it carefully.
Induction tattoo machines – tips for choosing
How the induction tattoo machine works.
The principle of operation of the induction tattoo machine is based on the power of the electromagnetic coil. It sets in motion (first attracts and then repels) a steel hammer, to which a needle is connected. The hammer (firing pin) is attached by a rear spring to the machine frame; this spring ensures that the firing pin returns to its original position. And due to the front spring, to which the hammer is also attached, the electromagnetic circuit is connected and broken. Thanks to the action of the springs, the hammer moves the needle, which is attached to a special seat (saddle) and moves up and down. For the operation of the induction machine to be uninterrupted, you will need: a power supply with a voltage of 5-12 V and a current strength of 2-3.5 A, a high-quality clip cord and an iron pedal.
The advantages of induction machines.
If we analyze the advantages of an induction tattoo machine, then the following features can be noted:
- with its help, you can apply clear contours;
- it can be used to make beautiful shading of contours or colors, as well as to make soft transitions;
- with its use, you can quickly paint over large areas of the skin or perform a dense paint over;
- you can customize the machine for yourself by adjusting the power of blows and the frequency of movement of the needles;
- to pierce the skin, the master will need to make less effort, since the machine is quite heavy;
- the price for them is low.
Induction machines are the choice of a professional in their field. Since they allow for high-quality tattoos. The models are distinguished by a powerful power supply, as well as smooth switching, which allows you to work on difficult skin areas – these are also the advantages of an induction tattoo machine..
These models have only three disadvantages, they are:
- heavy;
- have strong vibration;
- make a lot of noise.
A variety of induction machines.
Professionals always have in their arsenal several devices designed for different types of work. According to their purpose, induction machines are divided into three types: contour (Liner), shadow (Soft Shader) and paint (Color Packer).
Contour (Liner) It is used to apply the contour of the tattoo. The paint lays down evenly and tightly. The speed of this model is the highest – from 110 to 145 beats per second. It is impossible to paint over the skin with a contour, as it can easily injure the client. The special design of the apparatus allows for quick blows and dense application of paint. It has a lighter hammer, a shorter front spring and a short distance from the back of the hammer to the saddle. The contact screw is at an angle of more than 90º.
Shadowman (Soft Shader) – they are given shadows on tattoos using special shadow pigments. Its speed is average – from 90 to 110 beats per second. The hammer blow is soft, in contrast to the contour, but without “sticking”, like a paint job.
Shaded (Color Packer) – allows you to densely paint over large areas of the skin with paint. The special design of the machine allows you to quickly and with minimal injury to paint over the skin with pigment. The operating speed is the lowest – from 70 to 90 beats per second. The blow of this model is made with “sticking”. The specificity of the device is provided by a special design: a heavy hammer, a long front spring and a greater distance from the back of the hammer to the saddle on which the needle is attached. The contact screw is, on the contrary, at an angle of less than 90º.
You can do with two induction tattoo machines: Liner and Color Packer. Use the first to draw lines and individual strokes, and the second to tightly paint over the skin or make smooth transitions from dense shading to translucent.
Before buying a tattoo machine, it is better to focus on your own feelings. You can safely stop the choice on the tool that is convenient to hold, as well as comfortable and pleasant to work with..
Induction tattoo machines – photo examples from 05.11.2018
Watch the video:
Prepared by: jenna-1 (## FIO ##)