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As a starting point in choosing a blade combination for a particular application, Stamey points to the line screen of the anilox roll. "For anilox rollers up to 400 line screen, it is best to use straight steel or a radius blade," he says. "For line screens between 400-800, the radius edge or bevel blade is an appropriate choice, and if you stay to the higher side of 800, a lamella tip also works well."