Our Decorbond panels are the building blocks for the rest of our product lines. Easily maintained and cared for, Decorbond requires no waxing or polishing to retain its Supertex suede-finish luster. Stains, dirt, and even minor scorch marks can be removed simply by rubbing with a non-abrasive cleanser on a damp cloth. For more details about this product.

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Storage and Handling

• Store panels on flat, solid, level bolsters.
• Do not slide panels over other panels.
• Lift and carry panels vertically to avoid excessive flexing.
• Check all work surfaces and remove all abrasive points to avoid scratching.
• Storage, machining, and fabrication must be maintained at a relative humidity between 35% and 80%. This is imperative during long periods of sub-zero temperatures where rapid dehydration may cause severe stress and checking.

Cleaning and Care

• If Decorbond surfaces become soiled in use, water-soluble materials are easily removed with a soft cloth dampened by a mild solution of household detergent. Grease, lipstick, shoe polish and other water-insoluble substances can be wiped away with mild organic solvents such as rubbing alcohol, paint thinner, etc.
• Minor scorch marks, such as those caused by cigarettes, may be removed by gentle rubbing with a non-abrasive cleanser on a damp cloth.
• Decorbond's supertex (suede) finish requires no waxing or polishing.

Machining

• All saws, dados, and routers should be firmly anchored to minimize machine vibration.
• Bearings should be snug to allow saw arbors to run perfectly true.
• Collars must be clean and balanced so that the rim of the saw blade runs true.
• A minimum arbor speed of 3300 rpm under load is recommended for circular saws. Routers and shapers should be run at 360 to 7200 rpm, but at a constant feed rate to keep the cutter head from overheating.
• Feed speed will vary somewhat with the diameter and number of teeth of the saw blade. A tooth load in the range of .003" to .005" is recommended.
• Only carbide-tipped tools, properly sharpened, will give a clean, chip-free edge.
• Where applicable, triple-chip sawtooth configurations used with a scoring blade are recommended for high quality work. For saws not so equipped, a type 25 carbide-tipped, hollow-ground circular saw blade is recommended.
• To maintain the proper blade angle in relation to the top panel surface, a stack height of no more than three inches is advisable.

Custom Services

• Cutting: Clean, chip-free ripping and cross-cutting to fine tolerances. Customer specifications stored on computer tapes for fast retrieval.
• Edging: Three hot melt-edge banders provide high capacity application of PVC and polyester edging materials.
• Boring: Automatic feed and multiple banks of drills allow fast, efficient machining of furniture and cabinet components.
• Dowel Insertion: Automatic in-line dowel insertion.