Why isn't my laminator sticking PET thin films together at high temperatures?

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The discussion centers on the failure to laminate ITO-coated PET thin films using a laminator that reportedly reaches temperatures above 80 degrees Celsius. Despite the expectation that heating should facilitate adhesion, the films did not bond. A key takeaway is the necessity of accurately measuring the laminator's temperature to ensure it meets the required threshold for effective lamination.

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Hi all,

I am trying to laminate two ITO-coated PET thin films together with heating (I believe the temperature generated by my laminator is above 80 Celsius degree), but they did not stick together even a little bit.

I have checked online for a few articles, laminating PET with heating (above 80 degree) seems straight forward, but why does it not work in my case? Did I miss anything? Please advise! Thanks a lot!
 
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Hi, please anyone could give any comment?
 
paulzhen said:
(I believe the temperature generated by my laminator is above 80 Celsius degree), but they did not stick together even a little bit.
Well, until you measure your temperature, you're flying blind.
 

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