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HEAT TAPE OPERATION
FOR METAL AND RUBBER DIES

Mounting Dies

1. Heat machine up to at least 300 Degrees.
2. Put die on part to be stamped and position under the center of the hot stamp head.
3. Cycle the machine to make sure the hot stamp head comes in contact with the die.
Note: When using rubber dies make sure you set the depth stop so you do not over compress the die.  Over compressing the die may damage it!
4. Cut a piece if the heat tape the size of your die.
5. Separate the heat tape from the paper backing.
6. Place the heat tape over the die.  Make sure there are no wrinkles.
7. Put the machine in the "Set Up" mode.
8. Cycle the machine head down and count to 20.  Then turn the "Set Up" off to let the head return.
9. Let the die heat for a count of 20 then cycle the machine normally.
10. Begin production.

Un-Mounting Dies

1. When you have finished using your die un-mount by sliding a puddy knife under a each corner of the die until the die falls off. 

Cleaning Heat Tape off Dies and Heater Head

1.