DSF

Let's consider just mugs to keep it simple.

Higher the temp the lower the time.
Too much temp burns

But beyond that

Say 160 degrees V 200 degrees advantages or disadvantages?

As I see it lower temp allows more wiggle room with time.
Does it allow a deeper penetration into the coating?
More even print as the mug has more time to reach an even temp everywhere (especially close to the base).
High temp allows more mugs printing.


Is that it? Am I wrong in the above thoughts? Is there a "best" way that out strips everything else?

Martin

I would love to answer this Martin but I havnt played with mugs for over 10 years.
Maybe Ill play again but I got rid of my mug press.
I dont even knoiw what powple are using these days... air fryers/ovens/special ovens/mug presses etc.

I do understand time. temp and dwell so presumably your dwell is the same but the only question I have is
If you have a set time at the higher temp, how have you calculated the correct time at the lower temperature, is there a guage that you use or is it rue of thumb/experimentaion plese?

Tony

Hi Tony

It's been trial and error. I get curious and start exploring variations.
Many years ago I read an article about sublimation on outdoor signs. The recommendation was low and slow for durability, but there was no explanation or proof of why.

If this (low and slow) does create better durability it's useful for mugs.
I have found that hot and fast means over cooking happens quick, but that is an obvious event.

I have just switched from presses to an oven, hence playing with time / temp again.

My presses were the halogen twin deck from Magic Touch with the big rubbery/canvas wraps.
I have plans to do mugs but not in quantities that would require an oven.....I don't think.

Ahhh I remember those. I have one of the big metal clamps floating around here. Unused so one day it may have novelty value.