ModuLam 130
Dry-film Lamination
Engine
Think & Tinker, Ltd.
Страница 1: ...ModuLam 130 Dry film Lamination Engine Think Tinker Ltd ...
Страница 2: ... the ModuLam is first turned on 7 B Shutting down after hot lamination 8 Laminating Temperature and Speed 8 A Adjusting laminating speed to compensate for changes in the thickness of the film or substrate 8 B If the combination of film and paper is thinner than 1 step or thicker than 4 steps adjust the laminating temperature using the following chart 8 Change of step according to temperature 8 Tip...
Страница 3: ...ements of the laminator 4 Do not use the unit if the power cord or case is damaged in any way 5 Do not allow the power cord to touch hot surfaces 6 Turn the power off when the unit is not in use unattended or not intended to be used 7 Do not rest anything including your hand on top of the unit when it is in operation as it can get quite hot 8 Do not operate machine around inflammable liquids 9 Do ...
Страница 4: ...ed combinations of speed and temperature reduce the task of setting up the laminator to pressing a button and waiting for the rollers to come up to operating temperature Safety The laminator shell is constructed of heat resistant non flammable plastic protecting the user from the hot lamination elements and any danger of electric shock Power saving The digital lamination controller insures that on...
Страница 5: ...ModuLam 130 Operators Manual page 3 Control Panel ...
Страница 6: ...Indicates that the MEASURE MEAS function has been selected and the temperature indicator is displaying the current temperature of the fusion rollers PREHT Indicates that the PRE HEAT PREHT function has been selected temp 80 C speed 2 HOT Indicates that the HOT function has been selected temp 90 C speed 5 MOUNT Indicates that the MOUNTING MOUNT function is selected temp 130 C speed 1 CARRI Indicate...
Страница 7: ...ically selected when laminator is first turned on This function is configured for applying 40 micron to 80 micron low temperature protective laminating film to copier bond or ink jet media temp 90 C speed 5 Configured for laminating card stock up to 2 mm thickness with protective films up to 100 microns thick temp 130 C speed 1 This function is designed for laminating printed circuit substrates wi...
Страница 8: ...before the displays reverts to the set point D Motor Speed Control The speed of the rollers can be adjusted in 6 increments using these buttons 1 being the slowest 6 the fastest It is a good idea to record both the temperature and the motor speed for each type of film that you use The accuracy of the Think Tinker lamination controller allows you to return to the same operating parameters with the ...
Страница 9: ...f bonding materials together with the aid of a hot melt adhesive Many popular laminating films are co extrusions of a polymer with a high melting point Mylar or PET and one with a relatively low one polyethylene or polypropylene which acts as the adhesive A Hot laminating when the ModuLam is first turned on 1 Turn on the power switch at the right rear of the machine 2 COLD mode is automatically se...
Страница 10: ...kness corresponds to 1 unit step of speed If you set up you lamination process based primarily on 80 micron film with a given substrate switching film thickness will require that you decrease lamination speed by 1 step from the standard speed of 5 for every 20 microns increase in film thickness 2 With 100 micron paper as the standard a change in 25 microns of thickness corresponds to 1 unit step o...
Страница 11: ... Laminating substrates thicker than 300 microns in a sealed pouch may result in poor sealing along the edges 7 Always use a carrier when laminating with films less than 80 micron total both sides thickness 8 If the laminated substrate is hazy or milky in appearance or exhibits poor adhesion reduce the speed by 1 step and run the item back through the laminator 9 If the laminated film looks burnt c...
Страница 12: ... insure that debris on the fusion rollers does not damage the photoresist during lamination 3 Inspect the unit to ensure that the heat adjustment knob is set properly for your application Most dry film photopolymers e g Think Tinker photoresist and soldermask work best if the lamination temperature is approx 110 C 5 If you are not sure what the proper temperature is start at the minimum setting an...
Страница 13: ... as desired If the shiny Mylar cover peels away instead move to another corner and try again Do not remove the entire liner at this time Peeling the sheets apart generates a fair amount of static electricity This will almost certainly attract any piece of dust in your entire facility and deposit it at the worst possible spot in your circuit pattern Using a soft squeegee adhere the entire edge of e...
Страница 14: ...r or copperclad into the laminator and let about 1 2 pass between the rollers If you are using a Modulam laminator step on the footswitch to stop the feed motor Fold the photopolymer film back over the top of the laminator and position the copperclad substrate up against the raised lip of the carrier ...
Страница 15: ...liner has pulled totally away from the film let the carrier substrate continue through the laminator until it passes out the other side Use an X Acto knife to separate the substrate from the carrier by cutting along the inner edge of the raised lip If you are making a double sided PCB flip the substrate over and repeat the above process on the other side Remember to peel off the shiny Mylar film f...
Страница 16: ...d and Setting Guide N No o I It te em m b be ei in ng g l la am mi in na at te ed d t th hi ic ck kn ne es ss s m mi il ls s f fi il lm m u us se ed d t th hi ic ck kn ne es ss s m mi il ls s T Te em mp p s se et tt ti in ng g Speed Carrier used Comments ...
Страница 17: ...ion shall disclose to our satisfaction to be thus defective When necessary purchaser shall properly pack and return the unit to the nearest Think and Tinker Authorized Service Center freight and insurance prepaid THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF THE MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILI...
