
ORCA-I Operation Manual
Operation
GBC Pro-Tech 1997 October
3-7
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Process control charts allow you to record the way
you thread film through the machine's rolls and idlers
(called webbing) and the control settings for each
product and process. Process control charts are an
excellent tool for training new operators. They
provide a "road map" for correct machine setup and
operation.
This section contains a blank process control chart
and diagram for the ORCA-I as well as completed
charts for the basic operations of the laminator.
GBC Pro-Tech laminators respond in a very accurate
and repeatable manner. The charts provide a way to
set up each time, every time for repeatable
performance by assuring that all controls are set to
optimum.
The process control charts should be kept in this
manual or in a book close to the laminator. Use the
machine to encapsulate the popular charts so they can
withstand food and coffee spills and so they are
always available for ready reference.
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NOTE
When trying new products and processes, remember
that GBC Pro-Tech's customer service
representatives are only a phone call away. In North
America, please call 1-800-236-8843.
The completed process control charts included in this
section are based on Orca-Film and typical prints.
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1.
See process charts 3-1 and diagram 3-1a.
2.
Shims: Set to the thickness of the material being
used for mounting.
3.
Upper Laminator Roll Pressure: 40 PSI (275
kPa).
4.
Speed: 3 fpm (1 m/min).
5.
Upper Laminator Roll Heat: 240°F (115 °C).
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1.
Lay the print on the board. Using a tack iron,
tack the leading edge of the print down onto the
board so it is held in place.
2.
Put a piece of contact/release paper over the print
and board. Otherwise, adhesive will be applied to
the laminating roll, which can cause damage and
the ink from electrostatic prints will be deposited
on the roll.
3.
Feed the print/board package through the nip.
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The following procedure is for one-step mounting and
heat-activated laminating using mounting board with
one adhesive side.
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1.
See process chart 3-2 and diagram 3-2a.
2.
Mount the film and web as shown in diagram
3-2a.
3.
Shims: Set the two front shim dials to the
substrate thickness.
4.
Laminator Roll Pressure: 40 PSI (275 kPa).
5.
Speed: 3 fpm (1 m/min).
6.
Upper Laminator Roll Heat: 240°F (115 °C).
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1.
Lay the print on the board. Using a tack iron,
tack the leading edge of the print down onto the
board so it is held in place.
2.
Feed the print/board package through the nip.
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