ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
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A core is prepared by first shaping the edges to be laminated.<br />
The core and laminate are evenly coated with a<br />
contact adhesive, preferably a spray. The laminate is positioned<br />
and registered with the core, allowing the laminate to<br />
overhang the radius. Postforming grades of decorative laminate<br />
are formable between temperatures of 156 and 163 °C<br />
(313 and 325 °F). A popular example of hand postforming is the 180 degree<br />
edge wrap. In this example, radiant heat is applied to the<br />
decorative surface of the laminate with the work supported<br />
over the heat. To determine the proper postforming temperature,<br />
the temperature indicating liquid is painted in stripes<br />
onto the laminate. When the liquid changes from a dry<br />
(matte) to a wet (melted) appearance, the assembly is wiped<br />
into the cavity of a fixture to form the 180 degree radius. The<br />
fixture is a U channel made by two boards attached to a base.<br />
The dimension of the U channel is the thickness of the core<br />
plus the thickness of the laminate, allowing about 0.5 mm<br />
(0.02 in.) clearance.<br />
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