Laser Machine Facilitates the Cutting of Heat Transfer Vinyl
Heat Transfer Vinyl, or HTV for short, can be used on certain fabrics and materials to create designs and promotional products. It is often used to decorate or personalize T-shirts, hoodies, jerseys, garments and other fabric items. HTV comes in a roll or sheet form with an adhesive backing so it can be cut, weeded, and placed on a substrate for heat application. When heat pressed with sufficient time, temperature and pressure, the HTV can be permanently transferred to your garment.
One of the tasks that laser cutting machines excel at is the cutting of heat transfer vinyl. The laser is able to cut extremely detailed graphics with great precision, making it ideal for this task. By using a transfer film designed for textile graphics, you can cut and weed detailed graphics and then apply them to the textile using a heat press. This method is ideal for short runs and prototypes.
Special attention needs to be paid to the importance of using PVC-free heat transfer products with a laser machine. Heat transfer films containing PVC cannot be cut by laser because PVC produces harmful fumes during the laser cutting process. However, the fact is that most heat transfer films are not vinyl at all, but consist of a polyurethane based material. This material responds very well to laser processing. And, in recent years, polyurethane-based materials have also improved and no longer contain lead or phthalates, which not only means easier laser cutting, but also safer products for people to wear.
The combination of laser cutting machines and heat presses for the production of high-quality garment trims allows garment production, processing or outsourcing companies to adapt to short runs, fast turnaround and personalization.
Goldenlaser's in-house developed 3D dynamic galvanometer laser marking machine facilitates the cutting of heat transfer film.
Based on 20 years of laser expertise and industry-leading R&D capabilities, Goldenlaser has developed 3D dynamic Galvo laser marking machine for kiss-cutting of heat transfer films for garments, which can cut any pattern with fast speed and high precision. It is highly recognized by many customers in the apparel industry.
Equipped with a 150W CO2 RF tube, this Glavo laser marking machine has a processing area of 450mmx450mm and uses 3D dynamic focusing technology for a finer spot and processing accuracy of 0.1mm. It can cut out complex and fine patterns. The fast cutting speed and low thermal effect greatly reduces the problem of melted edges and gives a sophisticated finished result, thus enhancing the quality and grade of the garment.
The laser machine can also be equipped with a customized reel-to-reel system for automatic winding and unwinding, effectively saving labor costs and thus further improving production efficiency. In fact, in addition to the garment industry, this machine is also suitable for laser engraving, cutting and marking processes of various non-metallic materials, such as leather, cloth, wood, and paper.
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