RECOMMENDED TIME AND TEMPERATURE SETTING
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The following suggested settings should give professional-level
results under a variety of conditions. Depending on thickness
and size of board, amount of moisture present, actual line
voltage, and other local conditions you may be able to process
materials faster or you may require longer dwell times. It may
also be possible to lower temperatures slightly (up to 10ºF)
without effecting results if the time is set adequately. Follow
the guidelines in the instruction manual and personal experi-
ence for best results.
MOUNTING
FACTORY PROGRAM SETTINGS
MOUNTING AND LAMINATING
FINISH GUARD-UV
MOUNTING AND LAMINATING AND TEXTURING
EXHIBITEX
NOTE: Allow time for the press temperature to rise from the
initial to the bonding temperature and maintain it for 1-4
minutes (dwell time). With the press at the initial tempera-
ture setting, place the materials inside, set the temperature
at the bonding temperature and quickly close the press
and press the “Start/Repeat Cycle” key. Watch the press
temperature rise and, when it reaches the bonding tempera-
ture, allow an additional 1-4 minutes (depending upon
the size and type of material) processing time. Note the
complete cycle time for future reference.
Material
Adhesive
Temp.
Time
Program
Foam Boards
ColorMount
®
/MT5
190ºF
4-5 min.
1
Fusion
®
180ºF
4-5 min.
2
BufferMount™
Card Stock
ColorMount/MT5
190ºF
5-6 min.
1
Fusion/
180ºF
5-6 min.
2
BufferMount
Masonite
®
ColorMount/MT5
190ºF
8-10 min. N/A
Fusion/
180ºF
8-10 min. N/A
BufferMount
Any Spray
Off
5 min.
N/A
Canvas
Fusion 4000
175ºF
4-5 min.
2
Cloth Back
CanvasMount™
170ºF
4-5 min.
2
Temp.
Time
Application
Program 1
190ºF
5 mins.
ColorMount/MT5
Program 2
175ºF
5 mins.
Fusion/BufferMount
Program 3
150ºF
3 mins.
SingleStep
®
Plus
Program 4
180ºF
3 mins.
SingleStep
®
Program 5
215ºF
7 mins.
Finish Guard UV (posters)
Program 6
215ºF
9 mins.
Finish Guard UV (photos)
Material Adhesive
Temp.
Time
Program
Posters
ColorMount/MT5
215ºF
7-10 min.
4
Photos
ColorMount
225ºF
9-12 min.
5
Start at low 160-180ºF temperature, load bonding temp. before
closing press.
Material
Adhesive Temp.
Time
Program
Any
Fusion/ColorMount
215ºF
8-20 min.
6
Start at low 160-180ºF temperature, load bonding temp. before
closing press.
