Expertise and Experience in PVC Conversion Services
TMI offers a comprehensive line of converting services that provide even greater levels of flexibility when ordering vinyl rolls. Converting services range from the simple cutting of strips to complex die cutting patterns. TMI has several state-of-the-art converting machines that ensure precise cuts, precision rewinds and quick turnarounds…even on complex projects. TMI converting services will save time and money by providing a finished product that can immediately be put to use.
Cutting Services
Our extensive range of capabilities allow us to offer you PVC cutting services that complement your project requirements and budget. Through years of experience our team is proven to handle complex production runs with efficiency and accuracy that our clients have come to depend on. Learn more about our cutting services below and select one to begin building a service quote request for your next project.
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PVC rolls can be cut manually to any shape and size. All bulk PVC rolls, sheets and panels available through Vinyl Solutions can be manually cut to your desired length. Special cutting of angles or other custom jobs can be requested.
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Bulk rolls can be cut and punched into replacement strips on TMI’s automatic cutting machines. A custom-designed press-feed machine replaces the entire manual process of measuring, cutting, punching, and labeling of flexible PVC strips. The end result is strips that can be processed in a fraction of the time compared to manually cut strips. Available from 4″ to 16″ in width and from 0.04″ to 0.25″ in thickness.
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TMI’s custom die cutting is available for applications requiring large quantities of specially sized pieces. The die-cutter can cut individualized pieces in mass quantity. TMI has five die cutting machines including a fully automatic traveling head press, a beam press, a roller die, and two clicker dies. These machines can handle extremely customized projects or large, standard projects. The automatic die cutting machines are designed to handle pieces as large as 40” x 60” and can punch up to 600 cycles per hour. No minimums are required.
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Flash cutting utilizes a computer numeric controlled (CNC) head that precisely cuts exact shapes based on a CAD drawing loaded into an onboard computer. Flash cutting is a state-of-the-art process that enables quick, accurate and customized cutting of PVC. Flash cutting makes it possible to accurately cut intricate angles and specifically placed holes.
Using a master sheet or roll, TMI can cut custom-sized pieces up to 60” wide and 116” long. To reduce waste, the flash cutting machine makes cuts in a manner that maximizes the PVC – reducing the amount of scrap. Vinyl Solutions flash cutting requires specific PVC sizes. Consult your sales representative for specifics. -
Master rolls and slit rolls can be sheeted to exact “length” specifications. Tissue interleaving is commonly used to prevent sheets from sticking together. Sheets are available in sizes up to 54” x 72”. Larger size sheets require special tolerances. Consult your Vinyl Solutions representative for specifics.
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Vinyl Solutions offers extra thick panels that range from 1/4″ to 1/2″ thick. These panels can be cut to your requested size using pneumatically operated cutting machines that create accurate, straight, square and clean cuts up to 17′ in length. Once cut, panels can be re-rolled in the opposite direction to reduce the curl caused by the large rolls.
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When PVC is stored in a rolled position, it can often curl to the shape of the roll. Normalizing of flexible PVC panels ensures that they become flattened through a heat-treating process. PVC panels are treated in a 250°F oven. While lying flat in the oven, the material will soften and then maintain the new, uncurled condition once cooled to room temperature. Normalized panels are shipped flat and tissue interleaved on custom made skids to protect the material.
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TMI’s Vinyl Solutions division can alter roll lengths to specified lengths as determined by the customer. A rewinding machine enables the newly sized roll to then be rewound onto a new core after being cut to the specific size. This service is available on master rolls only.
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Often times, PVC can possess a tacky feel that makes the roll hard to unwind and separate. Tissue interleaving places a sheet of lightweight paper between each layer, making the PVC extremely easy to unroll. Tissue is applied while slitting or sheeting. Wider sizes can be specially ordered.
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Vinyl Solutions’ slitting services can cut PVC rolls and sheets into smaller rolls based on customer specifications. The maximum slit width is 76″ and the minimum slit width is 1″. Thickness parameters vary by material (certain materials can be cut more specifically than others.) Consult your Vinyl Solutions representative for specifics.
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Electro-static dusting is another option to make the PVC easier to unroll. With electro-static dusting, a layer of dust is applied to the PVC, removing the tackiness and making it easier to separate. Dusting can be adjusted to meet your needs from light (level 1) to very heavy (level 10).
Rewinding Services
We offer value added services to enhance your PVC products making them better suited to your production processes and application. Hover over each service to learn more and select one to build a PVC rewinding service quote request.
Fabrication Services
Put our experience in custom PVC fabrication to use in your next project with our capabilities in areas including RF Welding, Heat Sealing, and Custom Sewing. Hover to learn more and select a service to begin building a fabrication quote request.
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Radio frequency (RF) plastic welding or heat-sealing is a process that can permanently bond PVC and supported fabric sheets. The RF welding process enables TMI to manufacture and tailor larger sheets and curtains with durable hems. Films, supported vinyls, and strips and sheets up to .160″ thick can all be heat-sealed – and seams can vary in width from .50″ to 2″. Currently, TMI has three heat sealing machines that vary from 7.5 to 20 kw capacity with single bars standard up to 96″ wide. These machines are capable of handling jobs of all shapes and sizes. Special heat-sealing dies can be designed and produced to meet your specific requirements.
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TMI has an experienced sewing department that can manufacture customized products while increasing the quality, strength and versatility of our PVC. The sewing department can join together material of varying thickness and color. Custom jobs can be completed simply; just provide TMI a specific design, requirement or pattern. Consult your Vinyl Solutions representative for specifics.