Sending Alumalite Through a Seal Laminator

[nikdoobs]

I don't want the edges to puncture the rollers. We have a Seal 65 EL Laminator. Do you guys send Alumalite through your machines?

 

[player]

I have read the trick is to burnish the edges.

 

[ColoPrinthead]

We file the edges if needed but mostly just smooth the edge down using a pin from a trailer hitch (the part that locks the ball to the hitch).

 

[HIGHSPEEDGRAPHIX]

you need a de-burring tool

http://www.mscdirect.com/product/de...__25122928864_c_S&026=-99&025=c&item=01855386

 

[rjssigns]

you need a de-burring tool

http://www.mscdirect.com/product/de...__25122928864_c_S&026=-99&025=c&item=01855386

We affectionately call those "Widder" Makers. (spent 26 years in a fab shop and saw some ugly stuff)

 

[d fleming]

If it will cut you, it will cut your rollers.

 

[nikdoobs]

I just filed it down really well and ran it through with no problems. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Tony McD]

Alumalite/Alumacorr might crush under pressure, but for the Dibond/MaxMetal materials I got my hands on one of the wifes wooden rolling pins.
I usually just cut it with a knife, and it leaves a little ridge, run the rolling pin down the edge and it rolls it over pretty nice without filing.
Have never tried it on Alumalite.