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by ICF
02 Jun 2025, 12:14
Forum: 3D Sublimation
Topic: 3D Vacuum Sublimation Phone Case Troubles
Replies: 8
Views: 8667

Re: 3D Vacuum Sublimation Phone Case Troubles

<t>Make sure the printed film is bone dry before placing in the machine. We use a small heater to remove any trace of moisture as this will get between the print and case and stop it from sublimating. If you are finding the film is breaking mid process, try adjusting the pre vacuum time so give the ...
by ICF
21 May 2024, 15:17
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: Any experts on acrylic printing here?
Replies: 3
Views: 6925

Re: Any experts on acrylic printing here?

Most of the night lights printed in colour are done with UV Printing where a layer of white in layed down first. You wont get very good results with Dye Sub on clear without a white layer.
by ICF
21 Nov 2023, 10:28
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: Aluminium Issues - Please help
Replies: 7
Views: 6677

Re: Aluminium Issues - Please help

<t>We use a Teflon sheet at the base but anything to protect the base rubber from ink being transferred into it. Then we place the metal then transfer paper then Endura fabric on top. The dryer the paper, the better the finish. Use more pressure on the press if the edges are rough, this will allow ...
by ICF
20 Nov 2023, 11:33
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: Aluminium Issues - Please help
Replies: 7
Views: 6677

Re: Aluminium Issues - Please help

We use a polyester fabric (Endura) over the top, I think Xpres sell it. It helps to absorb moisture to prevent mottling but also fills in any dips or edge defects in the metal to give an even print.
by ICF
29 Sep 2023, 08:24
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: 3D Cases - Sole Juice
Replies: 2
Views: 1354

Re: 3D Cases - Sole Juice

Justin;153043 wrote:Drop me a PM, we can supply everything you need.
Will do, cheers.
by ICF
28 Sep 2023, 14:21
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: 3D Cases - Sole Juice
Replies: 2
Views: 1354

Re: 3D Cases - Sole Juice

Just noticed the Sole Juice website is no longer selling blanks and their new site Sublimation Warehouse isn't live yet.
Does anyone know of any other suppliers, UK or Europe that sell Blank Phone cases for 3D Vacuum machines?
by ICF
14 Jul 2023, 12:19
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Neil Brothers
Replies: 12
Views: 4310

Re: Neil Brothers

<r><COLOR color="#777777"><s>[COLOR=#777777]</s>[FONT=&quot]We used Neil Brother recently for a smaller order for just over £300 and the shipping was [/FONT]<e>[/COLOR]</e></COLOR><COLOR color="#777777"><s>[COLOR=#777777]</s>[FONT=&quot]£34.00[/FONT]<e>[/COLOR]</e></COLOR><COLOR color="#777777"><s ...
by ICF
29 May 2023, 09:25
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: has Xpres Sub paper got thinner?
Replies: 5
Views: 1683

Re: has Xpres Sub paper got thinner?

<r><QUOTE author="Mrteajunkie;152525"><s>[QUOTE=Mrteajunkie;152525]</s>Sounds like you need to change your tape.<br/>
I had the same issue with cheap tape.<br/>
ink experts tape doesn’t do it.<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

Yes, we've experienced this in the past. There is lots of fake Kaptan tape floating ...
by ICF
20 Feb 2023, 15:57
Forum: Wide Format Temp Archive
Topic: Wide format Sublimation - Choices?
Replies: 9
Views: 8190

Re: Wide format Sublimation - Choices?

We converted an Epson Surecolor T3200 and a T5200 for use with sublimation. They are our daily workhorses. I think both models have been superseded by the T3/5400 now.
by ICF
02 Jan 2023, 18:59
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: Help metal panel print issue. Please see attached photo
Replies: 5
Views: 2048

Re: Help metal panel print issue. Please see attached photo

That's a moisture issue. Make sure the print has fully dried and the metal is at room temperature before pressing. As stated above, place a sheet of paper or polyester on top of the sub-paper when pressing to absorb any remaining moisture.