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Photopolymer for ADA Compliant Architectural Signage

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What is Photopolymer Photopolymer is a photo-­ sensitive synthetic compound that hardens when exposed to an ultraviolet light source.

Photopolymer is available in both liquid and sheet form.

It has a number of applications that span a multitude of industries ² ranging from flexographic printing to rubber stamps to signage.

What is Photopolymer It ZDVQ路W until the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1992 that photopolymer rose to prominence in the sign industry.

The new ADA regulations had a major impact on tactile signage requiring all public facilities to meet specific codes and regulations as discussed in the previous section. Photopolymer was an instant fit as the ADA laws required all room identification signage to have Braille and Tactile characters 1/32碌 off the base material.

Processing Photopolymer For Architectural Signage

Computer generated artwork is produced by software that conforms to current ADA guidelines, outputs to a film negative which is placed on the surface of the photopolymer sheet in the processing unit then exposed to ultraviolet light ² hardening the raised area. :RUNIORZ 0DQDJHU ÂŒ Braille

Translation and Design Software

Sequential Numbering

Variable Data Import

InkStar Film Output System

InkStar System combines the latest technology for creating high density film negatives and positives by combining a front end RIP with an inkjet printer cable of running the DyeStar Ink and the InkStart2 Film exclusively from Nova.

Processing Photopolymer Washout Platen Washout Tank ² Brush submerged in 20 gallons of tap water Exposure Draw with UV lamps and Vacuum Bed Post Exposure Draw Orbital X Photopolymer Processor Specifications 6L]H µ[ µ Voltage: 230 volt/single phase/60 Hz

3 Drying Draws

Processing Photopolymer The 5 step process in making photopolymer signage:

Step 3 -­ Wash in Plain Tap Water

Step 1 -­ Contact with film negative Step 4 -­ Drying

Step 2 -­ Exposure with UV Light

Step 5 -­ Post exposure

Setting Up Photopolymer Panel For Exposure

Negative On Photopolymer Panel Under Vacuum

Photopolymer Panel After Washout

Photopolymer Panel In Dryer

Processed Photopolymer Panel

Cut Photopolymer Panel To Size

Kobo TC-足851 Hot Stamp Unit Operating Specifications Hot Plate Size: 12x7.6 inch (300x200 mm) Work Table Size: 12.5x15 inch (320x375 mm) Maximum Head Stroke: 1.2-足2 inch (30-足50 mm) Supply Voltage: 220 volts Single Phase -足 15 amps Gross Weight: 540 Lbs (244 Kg) Dimensions (L x W x H): 26 x 23 x36 inch (660 x 580 x 910 mm)

Applying Color

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Original NovAcryl ΠPT Series

The clear solution for creative versatility Eight Base Gauges Clear PETG Base Multiple Finishing Applications

PT-足060 Subsurface Painted

PT-足118 Surface Painted

PT-足060 Subsurface Digital Graphic

PT-足118 Surface Painted

PT-足060 Surface Painted

ΠYA125

Series

YA-足125 Brushed Aluminum

Exterior ΠEX Series

EX Surface Painted

ΠPermaglow Series

ΠLP

Series

LP Amber Maple

LP Nordic Fusion

LP Green Slate

ECR

Series

ECR Ithimba

ECR Bloom Tangerine

ECR Fossil Leaf

ECR Pure Red

ECR Copper

ECR Eiderdown with Mega Curque

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