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ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing

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 />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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