Sublimation system and method
US6698958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/32
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a system and method for sublimating at least one sublimation dye on at least one side of a web. The sublimation station includes a plurality of sensors which senses a web temperature and controls a plurality of heating elements, such as infrared lamps to control the web temperature so that it is maintained within a desired sublimation temperature range.
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