Conducting The Tape Adhesion Test - HID FARGO HDP5000 User Manual

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Conducting the Tape Adhesion Test

Since it can not be certain which transfer temperature and dwell times will work best with cards
other than the recommended ones, it is important to conduct tape adhesion tests. The optimal
transfer settings may vary from card type to card type.
Important: Inadequate time and temperature could produce cards that are more vulnerable to
accelerated wear and dye migration. Use sufficient time and temperature for transferring film to
the card to ensure a long lasting, durable card.
Test the adhesion quality of the film to the card by printing sample cards and completing an
adhesive tape test.
1. Select the UltraCard IIIs-Glossy PVC if the card is glossy, and print a test card.
a. Apply a strip of 1/2 in (12 mm) wide Scotch-type clear adhesive tape (such as 3M brand
600), at least 2 inches (50 mm) long, firmly across the surface of the card, pressing out
all air bubbles with a fingertip.
b. Remove the tape by smoothly and rapidly, approximately 2 in (50mm) /second, pulling it
up at a perpendicular (90 degree) angle to the card.
Note: The IPC recommends a minimum of three tests for each card type evaluation.
2. Visually examine the card and the strip of tape pulled from the card, to see if any portion of the
film was removed.
a. If any residue (e.g. oil or grease from fingertips) is present on the card surface, the
evaluation results may be affected.
b. If the printed, transferred film particles (1) pull away from the card and (2) adhere to the
tape, this indicates that inadequate adhesion of the film to the card. Increased heat and
dwell times are necessary to resolve this problem.
Samples 1, 2 and 3 show a representation of the expected adhesion level.
Result 1: Shows a significant transfer to the tape and is an absolute failure.
Result 2: Shows that very slight transfer to the tape can be acceptable without sacrificing overall
image durability on matte finish cards.
Result 3: Shows no transfer to the tape and is an absolute pass.
FAIL:
Significant transfer
to tape.
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Pass:
Very slight transfer
to tape.
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Pass:
Absolutely no
transfer to tape.
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