• Sublimation Printing

  Problem with Excess Glue residue left when printing

  Posted by Adam Ross on 28 July 2007 at 15:47

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  I am currently using Grafilex to vinyl print onto polyester but i find when printing two layers i am left with excess glue around the layers. i am using the temp and time recommended by the suppier. Any advice ?

  Adam Ross replied 18 years, 2 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  Lorraine Clinch

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  28 July 2007 at 15:56

  Hi Adam

  I should think it’s due to the bottom layer having extra time under the heat, I have had this problem on single layers when using recommended time (as in a previous post). Problem was resolved by reducing time down to 10 seconds, 130 deg C heat and VERY light pressure-I just hold the press down now instead of clamping, peel after a few seconds, then put back under for 10 secs full pressure.
  I’d suggest experimenting with how little time you can get away with on both layers, then give a full press when done.

  ( I also use Grafiflex )

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  Adam Ross

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  28 July 2007 at 16:01

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  Thanks very much i have printed them both individually, it is on to polyester mounted on wood, the glue does not appear around the bottom layer just the top

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