Operator’s Manual
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Laminating Applications
Laminating Multiple Mounted Images cont.
5. Position
the
fi
rst mounted graphic image to be laminated against the back of the Leader Board. Check for
proper alignment and feed through the rollers of the machine. Feed one graphic image in after another, as
needed.
6. Carefully separate graphics with a razor blade or utility knife. Trim off the excess
fi
lm.
Using a Leader Board
A Leader Board is recommended when mounting and laminating with the JetMounter™ JM63 Fuzion XD because it
helps set proper pressure prior to the application. It is
fi
rst fed into the roller Nip, then followed by the actual mounting/
laminating material to be processed. The Leader Board should be the same width and thickness as the production
mounting board and about 6-8” (152-203mm) long.
Make a Tail Board to be used behind the last production board. The Tail Board is recommended for use when mounting
to foam board.
Carrier Boards and Preparing Mounting Board
When processing unmounted graphic images, it is recommended that a silicone-coated board be used to prevent
adhesives from sticking to the rollers. This board is known as a Carrier Board and provides a reusable, standard working
surface. The Carrier Board can be used when laminating a graphic image prior to it being mounted to a mounting
board/substrate. To accommodate various artwork formats, it is common practice for
fi
nishing professionals to stock
Carrier Boards in several sizes.
Making a Carrier Board is similar to pre-coating a mounting board. When the mounting board is coated with adhesive,
the silicone-coated release liner provides a slick, non-stick surface on which to laminate graphic images. Be sure to use
a “self-wound” adhesive with a silicone-treated liner for this purpose. Once the most appropriate adhesive/mounting
board combination has been selected for the application, the board must be properly prepared before coating.
Although often overlooked, this can be the most important step when mounting a graphic image for display.
• Foam
board
(e.g., FomeCor
®
, GatorBoard
®
, HartBoard
®
, etc.) - These substrates have porous surfaces and
often contain particles that can spoil an otherwise perfect mount. Clay-coated surfaces such as FomeCor
®
or
Foam-X
®
should be wiped with a TacCloth™ to remove dust particles.
• Mat board/Mill board
- To prepare these boards for mounting, use an anti-static wisk to remove dust
particles and other debris.
• Hardboard
(e.g., Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), Masonite
®
, etc.) - To prepare these substrates for
mounting, wipe the surface with a TacCloth™. If the surface contains irregularities, use sandpaper to remove
them and then wipe the surface with a TacCloth™.
NOTE
:
Due to the highly absorbent nature of these substrates, DO NOT wipe down their surfaces with a moist rag.
