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Section I:  Introduction 

 
 
 
Thank you for choosing the foil printing system by DMS, Incorporated.  The system described in this manual is the result of 
thousands of combined man-hours of practical experience, along with extensive research and development in foil printing 
applications. 
 
Please study this instruction manual thoroughly before attempting to assemble or operate the system.  Personal injury or 
damage to system components could result from not following instructions completely. 
 
Over the years, the field of foil printing has grown in diversity and, in many cases, complexity.  Due to this fact, we could not 
possibly cover every potential application with this manual.  The manual has been written in very basic, outline form, with an 
attempt to cover as much ground as possible for the foil-printing newcomer.  We encourage you to call DMS with any 
questions you may have concerning job set-ups, foil selection, job feasibility, etc. 
 
Foil printing newcomers may wish to begin by reviewing APPENDIX B: HOT STAMPING TIPS & TRICKS, for an 
overview of foil printing. 
 
Veteran users of DMS foil printing systems should note that several new features have been added to our system control unit 
and die shaft assembly, which should be reviewed before set-up. 
 
Thank you for making DMS, Incorporated your source for foil printing equipment! 

Summary of Contents for FR Series

Page 1: ...HOT S T AMPING UNIT FOIL HOT S T AMPING UNIT FOIL HOT S T AMPIN F FO OI IL L H HO OT T S ST TA AM MP PI IN NG G U UN NI IT T M MA AN NU UA AL L F FR R FR MODEL SERIES Generic Email Version 1155 Rose Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 USA ...

Page 2: ...ree Sales and Technical Support 800 655 7882 Foil Hot Stamp Unit Information Hot Stamp Unit Model Number FRXXXYYY Hot Stamp Unit Serial Number Generic Foil Printing Controller Model Number HP 3002 Foil Printing Controller Serial Number C XXXX TorKit Die Pressure Gauge Serial Number T XXXX Factory Ship Date 1 20 06 Notes ...

Page 3: ...pection 4 III Press Preparation 5 IV System Assembly 6 V System Startup and Adjustments 8 VI System Maintenance 11 VII Notes 12 Appendix A Illustrated Parts List 14 Appendix B Hot Stamping Tips Tricks 18 Appendix B MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet 21 ...

Page 4: ...any cases complexity Due to this fact we could not possibly cover every potential application with this manual The manual has been written in very basic outline form with an attempt to cover as much ground as possible for the foil printing newcomer We encourage you to call DMS with any questions you may have concerning job set ups foil selection job feasibility etc Foil printing newcomers may wish...

Page 5: ...bly 1 FRXXXYYY DA XXXXXX 3 Upper Die Shaft Assembly 1 FRXXXYYY U XXXXXX 4 Lower Base Roll Assembly 1 FRXXXYYY L XXXXXX 5 Accessory Tool Box 1 FRXXXYYY T N A 6 Spare Parts Package 1 FRXXXYYY SP N A 7 TorKit Die Pressure Gauge 1 TK2000 T XXXX It is a good practice to keep the cartons and crates that the system is shipped in to reuse them if the system ever needs to be returned for service Please not...

Page 6: ...ply circuit must be fused for 30 amp service and 12 3 wire is recommended for this connection The control unit must be properly grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock hazard A 30 amp twist lock connector is included for proper connection to the control unit 3 Air supplied to the control unit must be clean dry and regulated to 80 100 p s i Air line connectors are included for proper connecti...

Page 7: ...e used and check for proper drive gear mesh 2 Install the die shaft assembly in the station making sure the proper gear mesh is achieved 3 Install the die assist assembly in the station checking for the correct bearing alignment with the hot stamp die 4 The lateral register adjusting plates have been left at their outermost loosest position to facilitate an easy first time fitting in the station T...

Page 8: ... or cables becoming caught in moving parts D Thermocouple Positioning 1 Gently insert thermocouple into mounting block by rotating the block around the thermocouple until it is fully threaded into the block 2 Carefully snap the mounting block into the die assist assembly by inserting the C channel end of the block around one die assist shaft then rotate the block down to lock into place against th...

Page 9: ...ct the power to the control unit and turn the MAIN POWER switch to the ON position After an initial diagnostic check the temperature control module will display the current set point in the middle display and the current die temperature in the upper display 3 Set the desired process temperature consult your foil manufacturer by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons until the desired temperature appears ...

Page 10: ...r damaged parts c Inspect lateral register assembly for proper fit in the press d Inspect operator side bearing block for oil once a month block takes 1 oz of Mobile 1 oil do not add more than the 1 oz required limit for the block C Die Assist Assembly 1 Daily a Inspect cam followers for proper lubrication and excessive wear b Add high temperature grease 550 F to cam followers after every 4 6 hour...

Page 11: ...11 APPENDIX A Illustrated Parts List ...

Page 12: ...12 APPENDIX B Hot Stamping Tips Tricks ...

Page 13: ...yers consist of a release agent a pigment or pattern of pigments and an adhesive agent often referred to as sizing The formulation of these layers varies depending on the application During the foil printing process heat from the die travels through the foil layers activating the release agent and sizing simultaneously which causes the transfer of material from carrier to substrate The performance...

Page 14: ...ial If left on the surface of the die during a run this build up can dent the surface of the die causing permanent damage Build up can be removed by using the supplied cleaning brush wood or lead to scrape the surface of the die Return the die to DMS if there is any fear of damaging the die Foil tension should be kept fairly light compared with web tension Foil tension affects release action Exces...

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