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When's Is It Time To Get a New Teflon Sheet?



 
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Old February 23rd, 2007 Feb 23, 2007 12:18:47 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default When's Is It Time To Get a New Teflon Sheet?

How can you tell when it's time to replace your teflon sheet with a new one? I know they don't last forever.

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Ive had mine for about 9 months and it has a crap load ( actual technical term) of presses on it. Ive done multi colored vinyl designs and a few orders with Plastisol and vinyl mixed.
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Ive had mine for about 9 months and it has a crap load ( actual technical term) of presses on it. Ive done multi colored vinyl designs and a few orders with Plastisol and vinyl mixed.
Hi Dave.

You must have a good one.
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Default Re: When's Is It Time To Get a New Teflon Sheet?

How important is the teflon sheet ?
When we were at ISS and talking to a guy he said they never used one just the parchment paper. Is either one okay or is the teflon a better way to go.

should the bottom platen on a swingman be covered in one of the wraparound telfon covers ? or just use the paper too ?

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Default Re: When's Is It Time To Get a New Teflon Sheet?

parchment and teflon is used for the same thing as i understand. I dont use parchment, but if I understand correct, it gives a slightly different finish to your work.

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You must have a good one.
I have to admit, I am starting to notice a line on some of my larger designs. Like a crease or fold is causing it. I may need a new one soon too.
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I am not sure but I hope there are instructions as to where this teflon goes. It is attached to the bottom platen or just placed there? Tape it?
 
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Default Re: When's Is It Time To Get a New Teflon Sheet?

You can lay it on the bottom if you want, or not. Most people use them on top of the shirt/design. It really depens on what you are doing. Vinyl? Inkjet Transfer? Sublimation? Plastisol Transfers?
 
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