How can I flatten curved ChromaLuxe MDF panels?
This issue is common, if you sublimate large MDF sheets. it is caused by the evaporation of moisture in the top layer of the wooden panel, during the heating process. Smaller panels will almost never show this kind of issues.
FLATTENING WORKFLOW:
- STEP 1: REMOVE THE PANEL FROM THE HEAT PRESS
- Sublimate your MDF panel
- Remove it from the heat press when the sublimation process has been stopped
- Put it on a horizontal rack or on your floor
- Protect the back of your panel with cardboard or paper, to avoid scratches
- The printed side need to look face up
- You will notice that during the first couple of minutes, your panel starts to bend heavy in all 4 directions
- STEP 2: LET THE PANEL COOL DOWN FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS
- Let it cool down for at least 24 HOURS
- During this cooling time, the panel will start to flatten again
- Be sure your cooling environment has stable temperature & humidity.
- The printed side need to look face up.
- You will notice that the bending of the panel will slowly go away
- If your panel is still bend slightly after 24 hours, proceed with Step #3.
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