Orca 80-99 Operation and Maintenance Manual

Operations

 

 

The process charts are also an excellent tool for training new operators. They provide a “road map” for correct machine setup and operation.

The process control charts should be kept in this manual or in a book close to the Orca. Use the machine to encapsulate the popular charts so they can withstand coffee spills and will be available for ready reference.

In the rest of this section you will find completed process control charts for the basic operations of the machine. These are based on Orca-Film and Orca- Board and typical prints. If you have a special application use the blank charts to make your own records.

Information:

When trying new products and processes, remember that GBC Pro-Tech’s customer service technicians are only a phone call away.

Mounting Only1. Setup:A.See process chart 2-2 and 2-2B.B.Set Shims:C.Upper Laminator Roll Pressure: 40 to 80 PSI, 275 - 550 kPa.D.Speed: 3.E.Upper Laminator Roll Heat: 245 degrees F, 118 degrees C.Mounting Only (continued)2. Procedure:

A. 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.

B. Put a piece of contact/release paper over the print. Otherwise, adhesive will be applied to the laminating roller which can cause damage and the ink from electrostatic prints will be deposited on the roll.

C. Feed the print/Orca board package though the nip.Mounting/Laminating

The following procedure is for one-step mounting and heat-activated laminating using mounting board with one adhesive side such as Orca-Board.

1.Setup:A. The setup is shown in process chart 2-3 and 2-3B.B. Mount the film and web as shown in chart 2-3B.C. Shims: Set the two front shim dials to 1/32 less than board height.D. Laminator Roll Pressure: 40 PSI, 275 kPa.E. Speed: 3 fpm (90 cpm).F. Upper Laminator Roll Heat: 245 degrees F, 118 degrees C.G. Cooling: Off.H.Film Roll Brake Pressure 20 PSI, 135 kPa.

2. Procedure:

A.Feed the Orca board dull (adhesive) side up with the print positioned as desired. A tack iron may be used to hold the leading edge of the print in place.

Encapsulation

1. Setup:

A. Refer to process chart 2-4 and 2-4B for webbing instructions.

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