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- Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:33 pm
- Forum: Plating and Pressing
- Topic: Puck weight?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4928
Re: Puck weight?
Our 180gm pucks sit around 210 - 220gms and 140gm records (which we tend to run on the heavier side) around 190 - 200gms for roughly 30-40gm of flash per record. Sometimes the puck size changes a little bit depending on how the machine is running. We are running Warmtones so it might be a little dif...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:15 pm
- Forum: Plating and Pressing
- Topic: PVC Recycling
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12535
Re: PVC Recycling
Hi everyone. I was wondering if you knew where I could find a 12" vinyl punch. We're opening up a pressing shop in Canada this summer and are equipping it with what we need. Do you have any brands to recommend? I've seen the P-50 Automatic Record Reclaimer Label Punch from RPA, but I'm wondering if...
- Mon Aug 22, 2022 5:51 pm
- Forum: Plating and Pressing
- Topic: Cracked Labels
- Replies: 24
- Views: 18201
Re: Cracked Labels
still on this subject of labels: has anyone ever encountered the following problem: the glue of the labels smears to the side and the stamper gets a stain like this. The marks you're getting look more like they are coming from an issue with your pucks/compound... Are you pucks homogenous and do the...
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 6:51 pm
- Forum: Plating and Pressing
- Topic: 12-inch Dinker/Label Punch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3135
Re: 12-inch Dinker/Label Punch
We had one custom made by a local company, its not automatic but it works with both trimmed and untrimmed records.
https://speedex.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=275
https://speedex.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=275
- Tue May 31, 2022 6:44 pm
- Forum: Plating and Pressing
- Topic: Record Pressing Plant Start up Costs
- Replies: 43
- Views: 63910
Re: Record Pressing Plant Start up Costs
Record Products P-50 punch might be an option if they are still making them. We had one custom made by a local company, its not automatic but it works with both trimmed and untrimmed records.
https://speedex.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=275
https://speedex.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=275
- Tue May 03, 2022 10:05 pm
- Forum: Plating and Pressing
- Topic: The dreaded dimples
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3592
Re: The dreaded dimples
Could be worth cleaning the back of the stamper with a scotch brite pad to remove any nubs if there are any. Check that the moulds are smooth, no damage or rusty spots. Otherwise its most likely dust between the stamper and the the mould. You need to be a bit more vigilant with cleaning, perhaps use...