New LaserFlex Film Eliminates the Weeding Process

Production of Laser Cut Bitmap Images Now Possible

SEF (Laval, France) has introduced LaserFlex, a polyurethane film with a heat-activated adhesive, specially formulated for laser cutting. Using a laser engraver, the matrix is vaporized. The process eliminates the time-consuming and painstaking process of weeding small letters and fine detail. Using laser technology and the remarkable LaserFlex film will save time and increase job profitability. 

Creating heat transfers with LaserFlex also allows reproduction of bitmap files and extremely fine detailed images. Prior to this SEF innovation, reproduction of photographic images could only be achieved by screen printing, which is impractical for short production runs. Now you can achieve the same crisp detail and colorful graphics without burning screens, press set up and clean up with toxic chemicals. 

When cutting LaserFlex films, bitmap files are suitable “as is” and need not be vectorized.

After removing the matrix, the film remaining on the paper release liner is immediately ready for heat pressing  at 330⁰ F or 165⁰C for 17 seconds.  LaserFlex is ideal for cotton, polyester and mixed fiber textiles.

Because weeding is eliminated in the laser engraving process, production of extreme detail, including designs incorporating bitmap images or the distressed look is now possible. 

Available in eight colors, layering of one color over another is possible.  When layering colors, reduce the heat pressing time of the initial color,  to prevent overexposure of the films to heat.

For more information on the production of laser cut graphics using the LaserFlex, view the SEF YouTube video:

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hu5vOUn_yUw

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About Jim Hingst: After fourteen years as Business Development Manager at RTape, Jim Hingst retired. He was involved in many facets of the company’s business, including marketing, sales, product development and technical service.

Hingst began his career 42 years ago in the graphic arts field creating and producing advertising and promotional materials for a large test equipment manufacturer.  Working for offset printers, large format screen printers, vinyl film manufacturers, and application tape companies, his experience included estimating, production planning, purchasing and production art, as well as sales and marketing. In his capacity as a salesman, Hingst was recognized with numerous sales achievement awards.

Drawing on his experience in production and as graphics installation subcontractor, Hingst provided the industry with practical advice, publishing more than 150 articles for  publications, such as  Signs Canada, SignCraft,  Signs of the Times, Screen Printing, Sign and Digital Graphics and  Sign Builder Illustrated. He also posted more than 325 stories on his blog (hingstssignpost.blogspot.com). In 2007 Hingst’s book, Vinyl Sign Techniques, was published.

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