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3.3
Material Fusing
3.3.1
When the press is to be used
for the fusing of fusible
interlining/heat bonding etc., ascertain from the supplier of the
material to be used, the correct settings for time and
temperature for the process.
Approximate settings are usually within the following:-
110
o
C - 170
o
C
(250
o
F - 340
o
F)
Heat Setting
5 - 30 seconds
Time Dwell Setting
The method of operation
for fusing is the same as for transfer
printing.
During the fusing operation
it will be found to be
advantageous to lay a piece of PTFE cover material (the same
size as the table), over the article being fused. This will act as
an anti-stick barrier to prevent strike through of any surplus
adhesive from the fusible materials adhering to the heat plate
of the press.
Note:
It is not advisable
that this PTFE cover material be
used when the press is being used for transfer printing.
3.4
Pressing Pad Assembly
The pressing pad
normally supplied with this machine is silicone
rubber. Alternatively a pad of foam with a NOMEX® cover may be
supplied to special order. The pressing pad must be maintained in good
condition at all times and replaced when showing signs of wear. A
worn pressing pad will always affect the quality of printing/fusing. Do
not insert items into the machine, which would tend to cut the pressing
pad, i.e. buttons, pins, press-studs or zips.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The pressing pad
supplied with the machine is of the correct thickness.
Using a thicker pad may invalidate your warranty.
3.5
Shutting Down
To shut down the machine
when a cycle is finished, turn off the green
illuminated rocker switch on the operator’s left side of the machine
head.
To temporarily interrupt the cycle
, press the mode release button
once.
