Tools/Heat Press

PowerPress Heat Press Machine

• User Manual
• Pressing area: 15x15 inches
• Temperature Range: 32-455 °F
• Time Range: 0-999 seconds

T-shirts/Apparel

See Tools/Vinyl Cutter for instructions on cutting out designs from Heat Transfer Vinyl. Custom and pre-printed designs can also be purchased from online vendors.

1. Load your shirt into the heat press. Use an appropriately sized pressing pillow to support the design
2. Set the pressure using the pressure adjustment knob. Different materials require different amounts of pressure - follow the manufacturers recommendations. A common rule of thumb is that a dollar bill should not be able to slip out.
3. Raise the lid and set the target temperature and time according to your material.
4. Press your shirt on its own for a few seconds to remove wrinkles and preheat the material.
5. Place the design on the shirt (design side down) and place the Teflon sheet on top.
6. Clamp the heat press lid down. The timer will begin counting down automatically.
7. When the timer is completed, a buzzer will sound. Remove the shirt from the heat press.
   • Caution: The shirt may be very hot.
8. Remove the design backing from the shirt. Note: Some materials need to be removed when the shirt has fully cooled, follow the manufacturers instructions.

3D Print Recycling

Scrap 3D prints may be melted into flat sheets using the heat press. See this video for details: Teaching Tech: Melting plastic waste into beautiful flat sheets on a budget

• TODO: Make a 3D print grinder