Coated or laminated sheets welding at the cut
Medium severitySymptoms
Pile comes out fused along the cut edge; sheets won't separate
Probable causes
- UV/aqueous coating still reactive
- high clamp pressure
- dull blade generating heat
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The Print Guy · 2026-10-05
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