Appliance Design - September 2007 - (Page 63) DECORATION ing test pieces of substrate. The power settings used for the LMM-6000 spray product will also be different that those used for the LMM-6018 tape. The LMM-6018 tape will require more power than the LMM-6000. This is because the paper, binders and adhesive used in the manufacture of the tape must also be incinerated during the bonding process. After laser marking the substrate, any excess unbonded marking material will have to be removed. If the spray type marking material has been used, the excess can be simply washed away with plain water. If the dry transfer tape has been used, the excess is peeled off of the substrate, and any char or remaining debris can be wiped away with alcohol and a wet cloth. The resulting mark will be extremely durable and resistant to chemicals, cleaners, hot and cold cycling, and abrasion. The marking will be as durable as the metal it is bonded to, and will provide a high contrast, black marking that is functional as well as decorative. Marks made using CerMark materials have actually survived outside the International Space Station for four years, seeing exposure to solar radiation, atomic oxygen and micrometeorite impact. Laser bonding is already in use around the globe in a great variety of applications. The technique is used in parts marking and identification, the manufacture of nametags and switch plates, the personalization of items, and in the awards and engraving industry. The technique is also accepted as a standard military spec method (MIL-STD-130L), in the Automotive Marking Standard (AIAG B-4) and in the NASA Marking Standard (NASA STD 6002). An appliance is a natural application for the laser bonding technique. Appliances of many types have markings on them to designate on/ off controls, power settings, and cycles. These markings need to have aesthetic appeal along with the durability to withstand the normal wear and tear of usage. They also need to have chemical resistance to many standard household cleaners. A laser-bonded mark is an excellent solution for such a marking wherever the designer wishes to have a direct marking on a metal part that can withstand these durability requirements. Laser-bonding can replace such marking techniques as screen printing or labeling, offering an aesthetic look as well as exceptional durability. A typical application where appliance manufacturers have adopted this technique can be found in the marking of dials for cooking appliances. The need to mark or decorate products is something every manufacturer, designer and engineer faces. There are many methods to decorate or put functional markings on a substrate. The choice of technique tends to be dependent on the application and functionality of the product. In applications requiring extremely durable markings, the choice of marking technique can be narrowed to a select few. For applications requiring a direct marking that is permanent, high contrast, and doesn’t damage the substrate, laser bonding is a good choice, providing an image that will withstand the everyday rigors of appliance usage, provide an aesthetically appealing decoration, and deliver quality expected from a premium appliance. < For more information, enter number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Or email: smithde@ferro.com Flexibility “Good enough” just won’t cut it in competition – whether you’re playing a sport or trying to win market share. Performance that is just “good enough” won’t set your appliance apart from all the others. Weber Knapp offers the flexibility and skill to design a hinging solution around your specific requirements. So you’re not boxed into using an “off-the- shelf” hinge that is just “good enough”. We bend over backwards to give you something better! Let us perform for you! 800.828.9254 www.weberknapp.com sales@weberknapp.com For more Information Enter 142 www.applianceDESIGN.com AD09074Web.indd 1 applianceDESIGN September 2007 63 6/28/07 10:20:27 AM http://www.weberknapp.com http://www.weberknapp.com http://www.appliancedesign.com
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