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Checking Heat Press Tempreture
Hi Guys,
I didn’t know where to post this so feel free to move if needed.
Is there a way to check the actual heat press plate temperature? I have had my heat press for around 4 years and for the last 6 months i have used 1 material and been very happy with it. Recently on a few I have had a few patches come up after pressing on the actual vinyl and sometimes not actually sticking on the corners.
Could the press be miss reading? Any Ideas?
Paul
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8 Replies
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magic touch have temperature strips that you can press for this purpose! probably pressure though!
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Thanks for the rapid reply. The pressure was pretty high. Tough enough that that you have to push the arm down. To much pressure maybe?
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I have done various tests on my two machine 1 8yrs old 1 2yrs old and it is normally a pressure problem, not temp!! On my first machine we had to change bits around the 4 year mark, might be worth a chat wih the person who sold it to you! what machine is it by the way!
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Not sure of the actual name. I bought it from Spandex. It’s blue if that helps? Seen very very similar ones at the sign show etc. Up until 6 months ago it never got used that often.
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I use an infra red temperature gauge, you can check the temp of specific spots on the surface.
John
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You can get laser thermometers from Machine Mart for under £20.
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hadnt thought of that John, and ive got a lazer therm for wrapping!! Top Marks!!
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Bear in mind that if you have a metal finish to the heat platen, you will get inaccurate readings using your temp gun because of reflection, on a teflon or dark/black finish the readings are usually spot on.
To get over the metal finish problem, I stick a couple of strips of heat tape one on top of the other to eliminate the reflection and give a closer temperature reading.Hope this helps
Cheers
Jeremy
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