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MICARTA DATE: Novwber 1, 1965 B. MICARTA FINISHES (Continued) DECDRATTVE MICARTA OIL RUB FINISH Specific Advantages: SECTION: SM-116 Page 4 SUBJECT: MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE ^3) A surface that resists scuffs, scratches k^b/^^s. etc., does >ot shp^he normal abuse that would a gloss or ktin ' ' `w d prints like other better transparency 4. The mater furniture Use same 5. If washed liquid edl^3A}t cleaned with a liquid *s rride or Jubilee Cleaner. p used on finished wood furniture. an be regained by applying standard Has same surface in relation to stability, etc. satin finish Decorative MICARTA id cigarette resistance, light Construction The oil present, it and 96M23. ^?be furn^ghek dark wood oil applied. At 93M18. 93M36. 93M40 The oil techniques. MICARTA is can be processed a< MICARTA has been fabric by one of the following' 1 -"Apply a liberal solution of the surface of the MICARTA unt^ etted. Use a dry, soft cloth to face to achieve a uniform finish. andard fabricate: surface of the 3623 to a soft has been cess oil 0i Method No. 2 - Mix a solution of 25 parts mineral and 75 parts toluene by weight. Apply to the surface of the MIC .TA with soft cloth and rub until surface is thoroughly wetted, Remove excess by rubbing surface with cloth slightly wetted with toluene, Then rub dry with soft cloth. Method No. 3 - Com oil, olive oil, or even light, pure machine oil applied in a manner similar to method No. 1 to achieve the same oil rubbed effect. . DATE: sovtnbtr 1. 1965 MIC UT A SECTION* SM-116 Pace 4X SUBJECT,: MXCARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE Pertinent Physical Proptrtitu The following are typical ttit results on Oil Rubbed Decorative MICARTA: 1. Resis&teof face to^pij^ng 'We 2. Method of Surface to Tenpereture. 3. Method of Test fo Resistance or Sur face to stain. Reagents 1*20 Reagents 21-29 4. Method of Teat for Reaiatanee of Surface to Light. a-2.03 HEMA Standard MICARTA Results Bo Effect Bo Effect Slight Dulling Bo Effect Bo Effect Superficial Stain Bo Effect Superficial St; ght Change Slight change 5. Method of Teat for Xanersion in Boiling Mater. Weight znereaae v Thickness Znereaae 4.78 5.91 Method of Teat for Reaiatanee of Surface ' - to Cigarette Borne. LD 1-2.04 110 spophda 120 Seconds 7. Method of Teat for Reaiatanee of Surfaee to Wear. LD 1-2.01 400 Cyclewear - .06 per 100 eyeles 603 Cycle-Rate of wear - 053 grams per 100 cycles Bow to Specify: "C" will be deaignation for oil rub - For instance 93M18 TCR specifies imper:*'. Walnut Oil Rubbed Finish in 1/16* thickness. Hitt: 1. 196? MICARTA SECTION: SlUll* Py iifi PRODUCT: MICAPA PIA5TIC UjQJAtt " " 'n')Ck") s 1 DATE : Kovmbir 1. 1965 M I C A ft T A SECTION: SM-116 Page S PRODUCT: MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE C. MICARTA PRODUCTS estinghouse is ths pioneer in plastic lamina Id tha basic patents MICARTA is the ori nal and has consistently introduced tec iJt4o**ry. seme inspired or reouir MICARTA's "firsts" are many years assure laminate novations to the .Plywood sales forming material astic molded to aluminum .L. tested and labeled, .post-formable to 3/8" radius low reflecting texture. tanderd of the industry for ontal^or vertioal. Meets or exceeds post-forms, when properly heated, outside radius, with no crazing, terial for flat application Meets apt for thickness. IARTA ' a Universal type laminate. radius. As edge banding vld applications. Developed competition. 1/32" MICARTA comparison chart attached) as and eigarette resistance, an that of 1/16". It can ted resistance to wear pplication. Again, y bonded to a smooth through the laminate trlaonVert.Surf.Materialt Wear Value Rate of wear Cold forming Beat formed Cigarette Resistance ^MICARTA 1/32" 430 cyeles P0\ . 050 gms. radius Mi^^3/8* radius 50 seconds 4. Cigarette-proof MICARTA - 1/16" MICARTA with aluminum foil embedded to disperse heat- Increases resistance to cigarette bums and blisters Specified as Type .2 under Military Specification MIL T-X717A and by GSA under LP-508C. O^OOOOT7 MlCARTA DATE: Sovibtf 1. 1965 SECTION: SM-116 Page 6 PRODUCT: MICART* PLASTIC LAMINATE 5. 5/32" MICARTABOARD - Developed especially for manufacturers of economy type occasional tables and as vertical surfaces of low-end chests and eabinets MICARTABOARD is made in all colors and woodgrain* of melamine ,astic overlaid on hardboard, underside sanded and exposed for gluing to ' ' core or furniture frame. Available in 4'x8' sheets. Other sizes de**ped or ean be negotiated. Meets all S.E M A standards for trd. standard MICARTA built up to 1/8" thickness, stocked m 4' x8 '\gnels :ee popular colors for kick plates, armor plates, push plates Cql6nki Black, Grey, Chocolate Brown. Available in other colors LtteMa^on special order. Can be built up to maximum thick- ness of 1 2ZP" fi>d w eold bond press^9\of panels. Convei Boston Bovoply pl< glued panels are Panels - MICARTA plant has full facilities for A to plyteod. Bovoply or other specified core within quick delivery distance of our S^uth ran eut-to-size and edge-band tops All :king sheet for maximum stability. e. Backing Sheets - Avai eii <020 or .045 thick in standard sizes for fabricators doing Lng to core stocks. Also available. on negotiation, in .050* ,1/32" as cabinet liner in approximate solid color matches to face trial, Af required. 9. MICARTA - developed osuinal (Budd Co.,Phils.) for railway &^/nter the transportation industry its applications have since expanded. One new volume appliea^wi is ^par wash units, (car laundries) where it has been found to be sBrey^&^ly other surfaces. MICARTA is molded qjsajtatly ined and more durable than uminum in specified sizes, Gauges of alumina used are .025", .OWr oduct is made only to specification and all prices are negotiated, shed thickness is .040 and .0976. . 10. fna mimw HICMrrx - Lov..t indu.try r^n contribution, smoke developed - Tested and for flame spread fuel ed by UBDERWRITERS' Material is 050* (l/20th") Asbestos MICARTA - exe^ive and patented, will not support combustion once flams souree has Ifben removed. Except for core construction and thickness, its fabricating characteristics are the same as l/16th". Available in all standard finishes and all sizes to 48" x 144*. Wher -olume warrants, can be made to 60* width, upon nego tiation. MicARTA DATE: November 1, 1965 SECTION: SM-116 Paoe 7 PRODUCT: MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE m Rating for Fire Hazard Clastification - bv Rad Oak Standard Fire Resistant MICAR1 Unsupported on Non Formica Firebreak 320-348 41-117 198-258 '0 25 ,Over 20< .050" Label includes and shippi s. are shipped with u.L. ustible core, the U.L. Label erial since the fabricating rs. Where stan governed by acceptable. not allowed in applications ire Resistant MZCARTA is generally 11. MICARTA MORALS through Industrial Px U.S. Plywood Bldg., g DECORATIVE ART (Handled entirely Division. U.S. Plywood Corp.. MZCARTA can be h to provide unusual unlimited and drdeco ** reened in almost infinite variety effects. Colors are virtually ent melamine plastic surface. multi&V^/be; a, trade-mg^i where gu andard color o Ik-screened decor on of corporate or ors or other special of same art are re CARTA can be fur- - Where individuality ^IjKdjsired - murals, paintings decorative maps, etc. - uced in exact detail and from customer's furnished art wd^a^ from our original conceived from customer's inatru Sise is unlimited mural can be accomplished in sect! r assembly on job sit* from full scale drawings. Direct s tot Industrial Products Sales Division. .12 wvr.nwoap custom royal doors - Designed for interior use and bonded with MZCARTA faces, Custom Royal Doors include Stay-Strata. Solid Core Staved Lumber Core and Hollow Core Doors, with or without lights. All cut outs must have a 1/4" radius. See KEMA Fabrication Methods for additional information. 07000CT9 MICARTA DATE* tevabtf 1, 1965 13. WESTINCHOOSE MICARTA EDGE TRIM SECTION: SM-116 Pace 8 PRODUCT: MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE Here is s new MICARTA item which will help you ssll more standard MICARTA and Waldwood products to your building supply dealer customer Combined with standard MICARTA shaats, Waldwood cores and Waldwood llua thfee convenient prefabricated 1/32- edge band strips 1-5/8" Ida lon* ***** * complete package for your dealers to offer cusfei^eabinet shop/ small fabricator, builders who construct eouahfcss on the job site, as wall as the do-it-yourself trade. in the following 144' 120 96 84 72 60 cut-to-tlaa facilities are available at Bamp*^ and with the new 60" width shoot, yields are mere economical and mo ^ titive than m the past, Bozmal tolerances are plus or minus If a sera liberal tolerance is permitted, your order Should so note is would facilitate production and expedite completion of order. Cue price of next larger standard factory sise panel is charged book charge for cutting DATE: August 15 1966 SECTION: SM-116 Paco 9 PRODUCT: MICARTA PLASTIC 1AMTNRTE MICARTA GRADE NUMB^^ REFERENCE LIST " MARCH, 1R66 1st was compiled ts to specifiers and r, tvailabiMty in stock. RtiRfhouaa rapraiantitwa or and 9 i 8 chip aim anapt arthims rapAts. Samples of these available only nish. list tha standard US Plywood MICARTA 0 U. S. Plywood MICARTA stockm* depots, so contact the dapot for availability as to .Cc * Indicates availability in cross ftain > 070''" 4 - DATSi August 15. 1966 SECTION: SM-116 Paou 9A PRODUCT: MICARTA PIASTIC LAMINATE SQMQl 0MS3 S0M07 SOMOS SOM 10 PATTERNS MtftfMttUtwn H Yxflow irtcft Unan M Qrmr lim Unan f H P 0ray irtsft Umr A M H Ha L U U Mo f T Tan im Uhot AICPHHoLUUMOPTT Mm Mtfi Unan SnrSwiMnSMWt KPHIMUY Hum Nmpilin MaMa AIPIUMOPY AKMua EampaMri MartM A 6 f Ma L la U M 0 mno umi BMK S4M07 IMrtta AIUMOPT AIPHIUUMPY MsMa II 0 Tan Senm MfM ffnaapun C H lj U M 0 Gray tcrt/n eorttaa Mart* M VMM Onyx M T Tan TnaartM* MfcaQatf latf 7 'rmmm nmarn omuhot MM Wn--pun CUHOT Am ftiwpun eiatior VMMMWUat ACFHHaUHOPTY UMOTY La la Q ' Oray CuMrtufy TaiOMLM O OaM TYmd CPHHeUUOY PHNoliUUT AUMO WYMa VanaOan MtfMa Vanattan Mart* 0 CMMftwy Qwy Vowattan llrtH rua* NT AMT PUT APUMPTY VMM VwMUl'i Mart* AMT WALNUTS 3M02 xMaOnum Walnut CHT SM27 QaegM My VMmrt AlCHHaLUUOPT SSMIS s UfMMI WWnut AlCNHaLUUOPTY mta > WtV x IT My waawt lULaOPY n'.n;>A2 DATS: Auguit 15. 1966 z' HeMNNM tOf* KtfVDMWlMt Amartean Walnut tucae walnut liwn KaaMMf Walnut Laura) IUdt Walnut C La La R Y tne Cap walnut tHUOf Champlain Natural Walnut C La Y Rapal Natural Walnut CUUO Natural Walnut Ha U 0 Y Monawk Walnut SECTION: SM-116 Pq 10 PRODUCT: MICARTA PLASTIC iaminATS i Amanean Walnut QtmctocK Walnut A T x tiacs walnut Hampton wak Rapa' Wali*#J>J$ Wain Maoam, Hamati iut W| 98MOS 9WCM 99M11 99M14 MM15 Tan On* Oak np Oak Ranch Oak Oak 0* 96M02 x Adirondack Mapta 96M1S Olactar Mapta L 96M19 Capa Cod Mast# 96M94 x nank Rack Ma 96M3S Map* 96AU1 KampsMra 96M43 Wapta 96M4S Wapta NMM PianMd (MIS z ML Vaman Chany iMSi Diatranad Chany iMSi Ciwffyuqod IM77 WaahMtlMi 'Mil Impart* Owny ICHUPt MM10 Chany MM21 Chany BUTE* Auouit 15. MM23 task ICHUMf MM30 Mail Tart MM33 iluma Taafc SECTIOHi SM116 P*am 10A PRODUCT: MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE TEAK MM40 Wfctta Task MM70 Tart T ROSEWOOD MM10 MMU MMIS MMlf MM17 MMIS MM1S MM20 UMt MM Wntei OmM Va-- MuMf MiaBataa Oraan QaamMaa Whtta Qaamawca any Qaamamea Gray aaamatnca Saiga aaamauica 25 SSMM MM MKT7 SNOB MM MM40 SStfU see SMMf IM Quart art; U**s%l Hartm M ISMMN 0700004 IC k* TA DATE* 1. 1965 SECTION* SM-116 Pace 11 PRODUCT; MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE Special Colors. Pattern* and Designs -- Negotiate every involving volume immediately and directly with Hampton. Westinghfi&l*r la equipped to produce special colors and patterns, to match closely^ttgw competitive -olors, patterns and woodgrains. In many instances,paper is in cock (see Competitive Patterns Chart following). f(\tpreceding) . Non dard Patterns and Woodgrains -- Westing ins in inventory at E ^variety of patterned and woo aPvpjfcber in rolls of variou have been accumulated p$8lescenee, to fill special m requirements rs and/or govern- ment, to fedXjrK cot laminates, Westinchoufr^As "INDPfe* :ross reference receive copies of -STANDARD MICARTA GRADES" for $prencef Index list non-standard material by G >escription Coonents i Application, Always refer to^ opy befo ng special samples from Hampton, if your :ia3> tiremenl e Index list, ordering by number will expedi1 anit^aduce correspondence. Hampton will advise you o: sufficient paper to meet your require- menta since paper atf not re-ordered unless volume warrants the purehasA. Cross-Grain MICARTA - We of cross-grain woodgrains inquiries, cheek Hampton r tad tnt inquiries regarding the availability TOW ' line woodgrains. In answer to these of cross grain. No cross-grain cylinder cylinders to pri^Qdrosj plastic is suf^Acr^nt Lin bul< .some of these grades tde if volume of and paper guaranteed. 93M17 93M27 93M37 Georg,) Laua Sn< tal ral .Natural Walnut ) Walnut ) ) An addTtio^l kder in eross- grain woi& take*"are of the 3 Natural W responsibility of the 'branch sponsoring the initial rdd&^s^Xt involves a minimum ordft covering a 500 lb. roll for one year. If thg)quantity is not used in anticipated volume within the year, Hampton wi-g&il the branch at cost for the unused balance of the roll. As an esta^ue, 500 lbs. of paper will make approximately 10,000 - 11,000 sq. ft. of finished laminate. Solid Color Pacers must be ordered in a minimum quantity of 3,000 lb. rolls (approximately 60,000 sq. ft. of finished laminate.) Some paper manufac turers vary the minimum from 2,000 to 5,000 lbs. depending on color. --X>0v45 IMCAATA WEIGHT CNAIT OLSi 1> 196$ HICAETA MHCWT QUIT M ICA*TA SSCTXQRt SK-U6^JSCL 12 raonuc** C O M PETITIVE PATTERNS TO OLfR M IC AnTA LIM B DXTl* govabf 1. 1961 ` TTTTTTa I * SBCTIOHt SM-116 W 13 * i res* aovb^r l, ms M I C A ft T A SSCTZONs 8M-116 P*a* 14 1 *l*Mt Xdantieal _gg.ODtCT_ MICARTA PLASTIC IAMIRftTE DfBfitflf gale*, to OUT HIC1KTA Lift* o flifhtly Darkar L flighily ligtitar C Cloaa in Tana mas uni 9not 91*19 turn 91*24 91*27 91109 91*21 91102 (CJ-1S31 (0-1503 (D-1351 (0-1503 (0-1537 07Q0'*','>4 (11-1511 OATSt IWMbtr 1. 196 S mcarta SECTION: SM-116 Page 1; PRODUCT: MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATT r. OEM CUSTOMERS new being cold at priees other than current price list (#66-028, effective May 1. 196; at the priees established for then and remain el: concessions as long as their business warrants. O) on our continue for volume The Meetinghouse - U. S. Plywood OEM poliey tates that any new volume proepeets requi consideration other than shown on Price Lid itiated with the Decorative cancelled, in all eorresi \IV NEGOTIATION PROS PEC! 1962 _ service (5/1/62) are on their ences to this to these volume in your files . PECTS be reviewed ,, ed to U. S. Plywood negere so suitable ranch and Meetinghouse ent Price List for detailed M I c A ft T A OATS: Kovamb*T` 1. 196S H. fabrication or DECORATIVE piastics SECTION: SM-116 Paoe 16 PRODOCT: HICARTA PLASTIC LAMINA?I Decorative MICARTA either in sheet form or bonded to core material can be fabricated with conventional woodworking hand tools and with larger quan tities woodworking power tools will do an adequate job. However, with ^ated or continued use conventional woodworking saws, drill bits, shaper routikbite are quickly dulled and require repeated sharpening to malHjWin tnOgt workmanship. For continuous volume activity it is pretty welfsg^fcgnixadnby any and all fabricators, from cabinet shops to mobile home fluuH^ctubwgsto desk top manufacturers, that earbide tip equipment is a must 'fdt volua^fabrication of plastic laminates. Most often fabricators adapt woMeAking^raipisent with carbide toole for plestic fabricating but more and fflorV^tooi'^dS&anies are manufacturing tools with th# laminate indus try in mind fabricators will imitate interesting to see what ingenuity acme of these they develop to do a speeifie job or how they il with local equipment. The Beehtold Poet that are not only an automatic job of decke and cabinet doo cabinet fabrication bus introduction of rotary that have put new impetus tic machines are specialised machines ically for forming of plastic but also do limning of the finished boards for sink es are very influential, in the kitchr ^.contact glue spray equipment and the fob. pebtact gluing are relatively new tools tion of plastic laminates. Aside from using proper equipoh%> are tome specific do's and donr'ft from technical calls. v/ ^ d hsve skilled craftsmen there abrication that have developed 1. Don't make cut-outs in panels 1 Every and any cut out should hav# the eorners and edges smooth. Any the starting point, for stress erack .2 Hails or screws should not be nailed or laminates. Such stresses particularly cause hairline eracks. Holes should be pr any stresses that could be created by ser practice to drive nails into laminates. comers or rough edges, diameter radius m or rough edge can be directly in and through t glued laminates, cab led oversite to relieve St just isn't good 3. Decorative high pressure laminates should be bandied with care in the shop. Careless handling, bruiting the back of the sheet against a sharp object or dragging sheets can cause hairline breaks in the face KJCARTA sheets have low impact strength from the back surface. Such "star" eracks do not show until the laminate is bonded. M1CARTA DATEs November 1. 1965 SECTION* SM-116 Pace 17 PRODUCT: M2CARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE H. FABRICATION OF DECORATIVE PLASTICS (Cont'd) 4. Crack* can also eceur in gluing operation*, glue operations and contact glue operations cores trash and chip free. Bits of trash ij through the surface under pressure and ca\ % ^Nin cold setting essential to keep e line will break d reject the sheet. rication requires a uniform glu bond can be the cause of u .sheets. heven glue spread s and contribute to of glue prior is particular lanks on after ial is an a can contribute to poor the formed edge of sink tic. If contact glue is aminate will rupture and shaper. Additional drying ating of eontaet will cure this Plastic shou up through the .8 Sharp saws will woodgrain laminate the lighter prin this operation i 9. MICARTA shou the face in insert or 10. Good pr LP 2-7 ^Suts down into the laminate, Sawing ause roughchipped edges. edge smoother and ehip free. On some erlays a poor sawing job will expose s will produce a smooth edge and ally fabricators use saws only. y supported and drilled from be slightly larger than the icating reconsRendations I. TVS-LAMINATES - esives used for the woodworkings plywood manufacturing can or the bonding of Decorative to wood substrates be plywood, veneered lumber cores* position borads, chip . and ttaarrddbbooaarrdd ccoorreess.. TThhee aaddhheessiivveess tthhaatt ax^Ssmilable for this purpose are'urea formaldehyde* phenol-resorcinal* epoxy* cA, polyvinyl acetate and eontaet types. Of these* probably the eontaet,'^polyvinyl, urea and casein are used in the order named. The choice of an adhesive depends upon the intended use of the fabricated unit* the type of core, the volume and the availability of equipment to do the job. The Important thing la to follow the glue manufacturer's instructions on the use of his glue. HICUTA BATE* Sovtnbr 1. 1965 SECTION: SM-1I6 Page IS I. BONDING OF DECORATIVE LAMINATES PRODUCTi MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE (Cont'd) Zb most field trip*, contact and polyvinyl acetates hav* by far bean the nost coasaon adhesives ud for gluing. Contact Adhesive siva* ara dividad into solvant basa and water base, basa is tha nor* popular in that tha contact glua atttr/dry bn^F^ghort time and if necessary, drying ean ba *xpefl^ed by 'hgSdxlamps, drying ovans or aora racantly can ba preheafmTpo thar^5ying occurs with spraying of contact onto tha cor*. vOr 1. Advantages V? simplest of equipment and for spray guns, rotary prassas will in shop or tha larga volume shop, and fabrication of inferior cor* notarial way to bond to natal ' atas 2. Pidvwit- Solvant b. \ contact cemet^ to ba van atad. Tha vati ara slowar -fl drying. Thar< meats baing davalopad. pabl* and spray booths have ara not flammable but la solvant based ce- Bacausa contact cements ara not t* - in other words, tha glua novar sets, tha laminate owed to expand and con- tract with changes in tha tamperatuf^gp noisture content. These changes ara more apparent in tha wi JT._ the sheet and in larger sheet sixes. Contact adhesives ara particularly populaar^hh natel desk manufaeturers and postforners using tha Bechtel* Rolla tic to make sink decks and foraed cabinet doors* MICARTA OATSs Hovamber 1. 1965 SECTIOHi SM-U6 Page 19 PRODUCT: MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE B. Polwlnvl Acetate Champ glue i* on* common brand name. Mobil* this versatile glue for all their gluing o] gluing, studding, gluing pan*ls to th* stu< plastic to coras for sink and vanity topi doers. Kith th* simplest of hand brush, jpliad^b^ weight of plywood stached sturers bond plastic to ))and in sufficient volt manufacturers use ns, nailing and d ^Sally gluing m and cabinet s and pressure els, some mobile voply with considerelaborate equipment. ^Polyvinyl aceta itur* resistances to Ureas but it has ias. Zt is used for bonding stanee are not detrimental puljj* as this adhesive bonds in i ~ compared to other eold setting few to eight hours to eure at es, minimum shrinkage and high expansion of the laminate readers e or hot pressed at to^eight minutes tequirea equipment to apply glue ano^s^press or clamps to end hold pressure until bond dg0*ttained ... Requires extended drying time to set gIlS*5) e e Hot pressing can reduce set time but contributes to warpage Required pressure for bond can cause telegraphing of cores particularly with thin 1/32* laminates. MICAATA OA7T5i iwabtr 1, 1965 SECTION? SM-116 Pipe 20 ------------------------------------- ---------------- -_______ PRODUCT: I. SORTING OP DECORATIVE LAMINATES (Cont'd) KICXRTA PLASTIC LAMINATE X& our gluing operation we ere required to procure oversize nevoply (49 * 97) plywood or herd board in order to bond KICARTA and supplv our customer the net oversize plywood or novoply so unless customer eaa tolerate undersize panels we have to schedule our shipments ' sed oiKbXywood from the coast or Sovoply from South Boston. no matter what the eore or the type of follow. adhesives for the^ob intended. of the glue manufacturer. stock material free of voids, raised void telegraphing of the core. ce of MXCAXTA and the glue should be trash that may become included in ure of the plastic face. Proper pressure applied^ Fo 10 to 25 pounds per square in pressure to get beads ofpsft^u the build-up. xcessive>'^r(f Pressure in contact gluin required to break the over emo-setting glues approximately old rule of thumb is sufficient of the glue along the edge of only cause telegraphing, ightly less than the amount on the core. .6 All materials involved, the cosje^the pzMttic should be allowed to acclimatise and brought to equilibrium o^^bieture content and tem perature prior, to bonding. Sot or^pplaatlc but core materials should be stored at room temperatur*Af 70-80F and a relative humidity of 50-55%, Extreme cold te^ep^aires of warehouse remove moisture and contribute to warpage of son wivrwsetting glues require a c*taly^-^Sould make --.. - 7. S sura it is added to the glue and in the proper anounts^&fcherwise the glue will never set. 8, In cold weather gluing there should be sufficient heating arrange ments to maintain proper room temperares to sat the glue. 9. Plastic faces should be covered with paper to prevent glue from ad hering to face. 070 MICkKTA DATE* November 1. 1365 SECTION* SM-116 Pto jl I. BONDING OF DECORATIVE LAMINATES PRODUCT 8 . MICARTA PULSTTC iamihrte (Cont`d) 10. Most reputable glue manufacturers are wi gluing problem. Encourage the use of to offer aid on a erce. J. Unive conven at less physical at a temperature of temperature where .s may blister. Ajaall^&J^lversal will not blister ;t is this qualit^rtiigA^CJces possible the superior Universal. The amount you have heated t' hiversa mdi^o# the temperature to which you The important poet-formsbility raised to this tha Universal Grade reaches optimus ^results Universal Grade should be st 60 seconds. Post-Forming There are a variety and in addition Although it ually, this into three each is most Infra-re Bechtol , nopi es^Svffi by urcesv/Teg ciated, orming presses on the market today, structed their own forming }igs. e to discuss each press individing post-forming equipment the equipment with which h sources are* Type; Indafliifrot Type; platen - Glue-s^fc^Ujvrtimds are approximate. Times vasr^rith the formulation used. Che$*th2jonife to be sure glue has set up/,-^ A notc$fts must be aeeurate. If they are made large, the finished joiftt is loose, thus giving poor support for the a. When the ?cmt is made too tight or the wood mandrel too large, th< astic is stretched as it is formed. In severe cases this can break the printed surface. Bs Sure, of the Forming Temperatures ^ .' .<x>-5 Take a 325 F. Tei^il - laq and apply it to the face of several chips cf universal. When the heater is thseorrect distanes. the Tempil - stick will melt in 42-45 seconds when the chip is placed face up in forming onaieinn. DAT i 1, J. POST FORMING (Cont'd) M I C k ft T A SECTION* SM-116 9mam 22 PRODUCT: MICARTA PLASTIC LAMTHATE Bo Sure the Heating is Evin Repeat the above test in several places along the forming surface to .fy that tha haat is baing avanly distributed and that there are no spots, FORKING ON SIACE EQUIPMENT atat at 330 - 345 F. Warm up 10 minutes. face up. Lower upper jig onto plastic. or 45 seconds. You are using increment heating. Universal is in contact with the heater. As ature.. 5. Bold in Remove. allow them to ride on Universal bending it next strip of Universal in contact with of the drop leaves (or hydraulic pressure* Lnufces. ' n ffitr 8<^<p0 seconds to eliminate springback. 6. Glue sheel to core. Inse k for core during veneering. 7. Set thermostat at 275 F. e. Remove space block. Insert pan Lower upper jig onto panel. 9. Bold drop leaf up for 45 seconds. .- 10 Release drop leaf and allow it to ride tin* over the heater. Forming entire 90 .11 Insert freshly glued eore strip - staple, while glue sets. Remove. panel beading Universal s 2-3 minutes. for 60 to 90 seconds Trouble Shooting Tips Glue set up times are approximate. Times vary with the formilation used. Check with a knife to be sure glue has set up. Spring back can be caused by reaving the plastie from the press too soon after post-forming. Many fabricators use a cooling jig. Another method is to run a wet cloth along M iCA R TA DATEt wovamber 1. 1965 J. POST - FORMING (Cont'd) SECTION! SM-116 Pace 23 PRODUCT:. MlCARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE the back of the forming line after the Universal press. Be sure the heating tubes are parallel sets up stresses in the material which can *rface. Be sure the drop leaves are flat, rtie unevenly around the heating tube, can eaup^cold cracks. ved from the Mis-alignment of the printed 2^9 bend the a material unevenly Be Thermo Tempil- Tampil- out of adjustmen Tube. If color in 45 n. Apply 325 F. e is correct the Be Sure tha Repeat the abo.^ that the heat is \ acessmlong the heating tube to verify Abated and that there are no cold spots. ^OLD EQUIPMENT ' ;F. (They are factory set at 313F.) in press. This acts as the lower for 15-20 seconds. art into press face up. the mandrel heater ishly glued bull nose and eore assttite in press. This acts forming die. 6. Insert unformed edge of Universal through press for 15-20 seconds. heater. Hold 9. Withdraw Universal into press. Position so that backsplash core mates with the flat core. Ci7C'OOC'T ' IlCUTA DATEi sovnbtg 1. 1965 SECTION: SM-116 Paot 2`4 --PRODSSTi MICARTA FIASTIC LAMINATE J. POST-FORMING (Cont'd) 10. Close the press. Bold at 80 pounds per square inch for 2 minutes while mandrel heater (about 180F.) sets tha glue. splash eora to flat cora, Remove. formed tap in veneering prass for 10 ainutas to sat ' faca. Glua sat up Check with a splash and no batwaan cora an snugly to tha cor jroximate. Timas vary with tha formulation usad. ra glua has sat up. Positioning of tha backsthe prassas must ba dona with cara. Claaranca ihould ba sat so that tha Univarsal is fittad iss is fully closad. Ba Sura of tha Fo Thermostats will gat ou stik (or Tempil-laq) on tha chip faca up in tha ha stik will sttlt in 20 saeonds. t on occasion. Apply 325 F. Tempil everal chips of Univarsal. Place temperature is corract tha Tempil* Ba Sura that tha Haatinc is Bv Repeat tha above test in at least to verify that heat is evenly distributed and that there asa^ttk co tha heated plastic is not allowed to^WoExbe press. This can ba just as unsatisfactory as ta. Ba sura too, that g plaead in tha tting tha material to forming temperature in tha first place, ly in the case of th< backsplash, position tha plastic and cloed^w^ prass without delay. A drafty area is unsuitable for this operatic General Trouble Shooting Tips on Post-forming Univarsal is trouble free so long as(^mmaterial is heated to 325 F. within 60 seconds (or as specified for egS) type of forming equipment.) Irregularities in this temperature and Hama cycle can result in blisters, cold cracks or edge cracks. Whan this happens it pays to check tha tenperature with a Tampil-stik (sea directions under each type of equipment) rather than trust tha reading of a thermostat. MICA*TA DATEt Sovabtr 1, 1965 J. POST FORMING (Cont'd) Blistering SECTION: SM-116 Page 2S PRODUCT.: MICARTA PLASTIC IAMINATS be es ouch es 10 7. temperature differenee-o&e sheet o Universal when the heat is P?9Py \heat is applied, this side seated to forming temperat; too fast. There he front and back to one side, lister point before ough the sheet. time cyiSle'j are directions under each irature before post-forming Edge Creeks can short creeks can forming pressure an other-wise perfect bend. These heat distribution or by uneven Re-check the heat equipment) a 45 angle post-formed. reetions under eaeh type of bevelling the plastic at ends of the area to be Cold Crack , straight craeks whic the.most stress. This perhaps never reaehed the eksj^le print sheet where ppening because the plastic red 325 7. forming Re-check the temperature and time cycle (there are type of equipment). Be sure the Universal is_at_ tions under each "temperature before p^e#QgiBing and-that the room is draft free. With Bechtold your material must be positioned quickly in the press before it cools. 0700005* M i C A ft T A OMZt 1, 196S J. PQST-rORMISO (Coat'd) SECTIONS SM-116 Paoe 26 PRODTCT t ._ MICARTA. PLASTIC LAMINATE SftlW ilong the heated &ru can occasionally ba soon whan tha plastic the prass. Certain colors, especially rad, have this si* a temporary condition which disappears whan tha material Dulling ai result of Careful positi part of tha na 1/32-Inch ronatbl area of tha plastie to a slight degree is a normal is especially true with the platen heating, material during heating will confine the fulled ed areas where it is unnoticeable. icarta (developed especially for vertical surfacing.) Fabrication and installation/^ wainscoting are the same Decorative KZCARTA. 1/32N Mic seconds to a 3/8-inch radius on tion to eore stocks such as la boards or metals is recommended cabinets, furniture, panels and 1/16-inch or .050 Universal grade ignis when heated to 325F. in 60 ^ postforming equipment. Applica- smooth-finish particle tact^d&uing procedures. M ICA*TA DATS i Sovaaber 1, 196S SECTION! S*U116 Pace 27 PRODtXTTj MICARTA P1ASTIC LAMINATE K. MARCTTS AND USES Micarta has application! in many market.! InjBotels. Hospitals. Restaurants vOthar Public Buildings In 9C&ifra./g>iags_and Offices wi lobby^; toilet Ngiw ticket lavator push and walls bars service araas doers back bars tabla tops In Furniture tabla tops chairs serving bar^ bad panala^A. book cas^s^/ cabina TV and dras Mi^tops boards ^ ,6^--rvic. islands ^Sisealators ^ ^stairways cashiar's countar wrapping windows barbar and baauty shop fixtures sink and counter tops bathrooei vanities built-in furniture well paneling window stools room dividers storage walls , inscoting panels ng and covers tions . table tops <s:5^Aerainal s M I C A ft T A DATE* Hovtabtf 1, 1965 SECTION} SM-I16 Pmos 27a PRODUCT; MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE L. COMPETITION 1. High Pressure Laminate though<here ere more, the following are those which you ere ly-^o^oncountor 95% of tho tiMt stinghouse) Corp.) Plasties) > Parkwood (Parkwood Laminates) Pionita (Pioneer Plasties) Formica (Formica Corp.) Decarlite (Decar Plastics) Laminart (Fabricen) Wilson Art (ftaxall Drug a Cham.) Thasa plastie qualities equal surfaced. 1/32* Conolita a K lamina surface nor wear~resistant a laminates. They are polyester in continuous rolls. ita. Inc., Chicago, 111.) 1US, HOffPBP 1, 1965 M I C A ft T A SSCTZOHi yft 2S ntODTJCfft KEMSk PUSTIC UKDUS* H. auzs AIDS AU Metro omits in ordered tbroucb fostiefbooM tt tttcntloo of C. f. OMCoeretu. Plcose soe susdtrd CARTA AU lanloos *111 be Mat to GAJtTA Dieloio*. oooto trill bo distributed is 1 loo *ltb >rnwt poller ooots oo tU itooo oltfe tutptlm of 3* * 9* ooool th Csrollso to tbe i. rotW#too. ebere tbe oboono 50t of of eeot). j^^teOtrd niu oil is sotis 17 pattsms sad 1 solid colon 5SR.T tlToodtnlM doetlopod tor Uo taHtn ladutiT *22BBAKA solid colon 6.^r OootiagPooM BBHoa . . e. OOtimOOM dtot. A. c. ^g tootiadnoM ontoo, . c. Z.BO^g * V ffladSo-- ids, t. c. tUSSi- govab#g 1, 1965 MICAATA acrioh aiwuf hi 28x _ PRODUCT* HlfilHi PUgtlC ufflT |TitUmM vIIOi TmtO.O its* - na 5# HICASTA ooodfrttns CASTA pottarn* ettT/SCT 7.05 3.25 mni nm MtlflftOUM HMptOQ. S. C. Sestiafhooea Heapton, $. C. SAL SOUD COLOSS Swill of eel id t. 3.SO eastjipbwiii TT^I C. * rNMtln Id f&^VoleoM dosiooto the fPUeoias oodo lettftiffear tba style MMf ( tW^* l>-ktU 0-4Mae AjmiMin *be SUrv - C--011 tab There *111 to sneeds^Mgyrioe^M^^niitere. lo glert estf ell ns tlmleb eevlae. -- ^ ^ A--------------------- ^ Ifsi ilsl * S'MMVBMML SAMPLE Peeked M to i box... Order by si^MK^tad fUuv Pries tor obit \> Price par ebtia Prlco por miMl? f(_) . )> s\ .1S/bos .013 .08 .i0/eat ** **INDIVIDUAL SAMPLE CHIPS ^ PKtod 2S to 0 bos - Order hr prod* ud Prieo por ebip Prleo por cfetia Prieo por eseafcly `vC, ^ HMPtW mmtm IMwfne Si9>o for oil pwouadord itmo luted u erase reftffiejio Uteo eoo be osuued frae Idvine it lion prieo* protidies the sieorto ttoo u i* oiipun DIALER DISPLAY Study, -- loiosUte -- for volt or eoentor. Ovoroil *t* 1S*W s 25* H. Cepocity op to 300 (10 *eeh of 30 color*) 2* t 3* soaple chips. Shipped 10 diepisya to eartoa with 300 books per cartes- Chip tenploa not iacludod. a% )U_S- Plynoad % 5-777 Third Avaooa Han York. N.Y. Rigid Plaoiies Oapertaaat 4 Ml C A R T A DATE: 1. 196 5 SECTION: SM-116 Page 29 PRODUCT: MlCARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE M. SALES AIDS (Cont'd) Literature ,iday in Color chart - #2221A ;a Co uaa - #SA9278 - Stuffar dasi dealers and by building supply iaa^Q^s with their customers. and Designers - #Bfi238B gners' Manual) - `tjj^nical data sheet for architects Hattt#? #SA9299 - Self-mailer (full color! selected nailing to builders. 79, #2367 - Three self-nailers designed aeh all Micarta prospects. Branch and phone nunber are imprinted on finished products made of on the care of the product. by 25* high. Ca chips. Shipped R. R 0 (10 each of 30 'in a carton, with simple ions.* Sables not inelud&ff^^ wr N. WE tS^^wa^fcties supersede all previous Westingh6$*f^carta warranties and7apply to all U. S. Plywood sales. C-70'X'065 BHttt W?vn^y_l. 1965 M ICk*TA SECTION* SM-116 Page 30 ___________________________ PRODUCT i MICARTA PLASTIC IAMINATE N. WESTTWflHnUSE MICARTA WARRANTIES (Cont'd) ! THBtgMQSETTING HIGB PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATES - TRADENAME - MICARTA WARRANTY* e MICARTA laminates &r warranted against surface defects in ' wortasanahip, but is without warranty of fitness for any *lc application or use. Westinghouse liability under this -y ^a^Uaitad to replacement of tha dafactiva MICARTA mater: -1 :r a Pbbiod of ona yaar from tha data of shipment. has no control over tha usa which othars may apply nousa, therefore, assumas no responsibility in the used in combination with other substances. warranty of said material, express or impliec authority to make any representation, promise ad herein* WARRANTS Westinghouse MICARTA wi&l pro< workmanship or material fb/~^ Westinghouse liability undd^$his of material only and Westingf&upa sequential damages. re-warranted against defects in one yaar from data of shipment is limited to replacement >t be liable for any con- Westinghouse makes no other war implied, and no representative ha promise or agreement except as sta terials, express or make any representation 3. 1/32* VERTICAL StJIgACING MICARTA Westinghouse 1/32" MICARTA, a high pressure ate, is designed essentially for application to vertical surfal y. 1/32" MICARTA is warranted against defects in material or wer) ship but is without warranty of fitness for any other specific application or use. westing house does not assume any responsibility for results or consequences of the use of 1/32" MICARTA alone or in combinations with other substances, westin^ouse liability under- this warranty and otherwise is limited to replacement of the defective material only for a period of one year from the date of shipment. Westinghouse makes no other warranty of said material, express or implied and no representative has authority to m - any representation, promise or agreement except ae states herein. M | C A ft T A SATEs gflyabtr 1. 1865 SECTIOH* SM^llS Pace 31 0. TECHNICAL SERVICE PRODtJCT; MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE OF THE DECORATIVE MICARTA DIVISION The majority of the'Technical Service problems which in the field may be listed under the following headi e encountered Postformability - both 1/32" and .050" Gluing - all types. Machining - including saving. >ility removal of dirt. Postfo the resuij? .hi fa 15% has bi^ defec roxiaately 85% of the ipaent or imprope lastic. tc. etches, etc. j field complaints are thods while only Some of the the corrective* Rough and stforming should which have been noted and listed below. Cores should be and should be free cm or template for uniform radius and hard spots* B. I"Fr?pr gioi"`T Glue should be is free of dust, dirt and trash and should be a ften a heavy glue line is built up on the core or is too wet in ati material is bonded, the glue bond. Zf this poor bond happens on the rb will cause the shaper blades to chip the p of the pane "asy cau a eont xoss the entire length ue,\^0ett*te drying time should be allowed a before atb g tiojj^d the plastie and core. A good sokotion s problem is lag oven which will speed up, tion of the solv and reduce the set time oi/%ijp g. We have had cases gf eogftUpiats on springback which result of defective i^ial rat rather where the CUStOWR di ^ have an adequate glue su^pl^pr adequate pressure. It i LSLisw>il>Llsn" rtisr wtisn using a glue such me 185 on a die cast >ld or Grace that a small bead &)ot glue should be on the edges. This will guarante*^g*^adequate glue supply prevent springback. Springback can also resuH?)vhen you do not apply adequate pressure to the material when postMglag. A pressure of 60 psl is recommended for the Bechtold Die CastA C. Inadequate storage facilities for plastic 07000067 zt is recoanended that the MZCARTA should be stored at 70 - 80T and 50*55% relative humidity. The sheets should be removed from the cartons and stacked on edge in order thatthe moisture content may be uniform DATE* Hovmbtr 1, 1965 MtCART SECTIONi SM-116 pafl 32 PRQDECT t MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE 0. TECHNICAL SERVICE PROBLEMS OF THE DECORATIVE MICARTA DIVISION (Cont'd) throughout the entire sheet. The sheets should be removed from the th humidity room on the morning that they are to b used and stored along with the cores in order that they may adjust themselves to room temperature, etc. Too often, the plastic is stored under extreme hot ^or cold conditions and thus, the postfarming characteristics of the kterial Is affected. If too much moisture is removed from the sheet, taoe^may occur in the postforming operation; on the other hand, jisture is placed into the sheet, blistering of the iate mayjbccur. It has recomendation that the plastic be heated to 325T through rming. On a platen type heater, the temperature may be check laminate an m a 325F Tempil-stik across the back of the the eutomer's heating cycle. On machines where the cal) are used, the temperature nay be checked by brushing T the surface, allowing it to dry for 2*3 minutes, then ugh the heating and forming cycle. If the sheet is not hea ired temperature it may result in crackin however, if the ah' ted, you may encounter blistering and/o~ cracking. Specific ns are given in the attached sheets fc different postfosming E. Machine improperly aligned Several complaints have ari Stic from machines being malaigned to the point where sure was plaeed against the plastic at a given point. Thi on both the Roll-A-Matic and the die-cast postformers, has resulted in a sizeable quantity of cracked mat A-Matic can be out of alignment when the rollers on the eQ^of hine are moved in too close or too far frost the plastic and e coeckg through the forming bars. If the rollers are too tight o are not adjusted properly on the plastic they will tend to pinch lastie and crack it on the bull nose, back splash, or underside of are too loose, they will not give suffici chipping effect when the panel passes three we encountered this trouble, we simply had to el. If these rollers and thus cause a shaper blade, when adjusting the rollers until we eliminated the cracking. .1'<Hl l ) l l We have had several cases on the die cast postformers where the male die was not lined up with the female die. When this condition was present, the plastic would be pulled apart at one point and usually not bonded very well at the other point. This is caused by the male die touching at one point on the laminate before the rest of the laminate is touched. This causes a heavy stress at this point, thus pulling the plastic apart. IlCMTA DATE* pyvaaber 1. 1965 SECTIONt SM-116 Plot 33 PRODUCT! MZCARTA PLASTIC LAMIKRTR 0. TECHNICAL SERVICE PPrmr.gMS or the decorative micart SIOH (Cont'd) The alignment point can be proven by placing or bull nose molding in the postformer end >aper eeross the molding. Apply pressure ten lowejvthe die end check the degree of may^Java to increase pressure to ge` ^ anrie can be evaluated. l m (mlMlignment) at any point. v_ potq$/bn thd-^S^ing. of bare back splash .1 sheets of carbon ^tly 15-20 lbs.) .ack at all points. Ttaet before the reiving too much should be heavy at that it Vc Zn severi^fchstanc adequate vel; was being us^^jn th\ the postforaer(wAch to successfully locate because that he has border^ excellent postfor not sufficient to a< into the roll-a-mal No other equipment cause a voltage droj 206 will cause >^flue1 s who did not have an ound that when other machinery ra^a a substantial voltage drop on the^lastie not receiving enough heat akmadi.nneattas. This problea is very hard to roads sporadic and the customer feels Zn most cases the plastie hat been 4 only cracked when the voltage was e plastic sheet. The voltage input bs^bijfroan 208 and 220 volts and constant, tied^&^rith the postformsr which would _ actuation in the voltage below loaj hea^ Dull shaoer :as the shaper b! on >11-A-Matic have caused *e plastic on ldges< formed panel. we red a non-uniform ^ranng underside of the * caused by dull bladesoi fly aligned blades, Lon jfc the customer is rehale an extra set of the* present blade a) cl< Plastic /5)V we^ave had^Jtany requests from the salesmen as well our smeoaaendationa on cleaning agents which may be ramove stains, scratches, dirt, etc. customers concerning on MZCARTA to 0700006 M ICARTA OATEt Bflvinhay lf 196S SECTION: SM-116 Pace 34 - ------- -- PRODUCT 1 MICARTA PLASTIC LAMINATE 0* TECHNICAL SERVICE PROBLEMS OF THE DECORATIVE MICARTA DIVISION (Cont'd) Taxturad Finishes 'A^number^bf textured panels, Oil-Rub, Lo-Clare, and Velvet finish wars tt^Ao Johnson's Wax Company for thair raeommandation of a inruttt for removing dirt, crayon narks, haal narks, inks, ate. A' rjN* cebuderable tasting program, thay raconaandad Johnson's Ji as T*11 purposa claanar. This natarial will not only do an job but will add a lustra (wax) to tha surfact, givin&fcA-a to stajjtfrJuii dimension. Taxturad finishas ara nora vulnarabla caution should ba usad in racoananding it on a surfaca wnic nay^pdebiva axcassiva stains. Do not att abrasive nat tha natarial t a shiny spot on .a stain fron a taxturad surfaca with an itch claansar or Lava Soap as tha puniea in b tha loosa fibars on tha surfaca and causes 2. 5a^n_^nish As a general rule staisMfc-bte.' with Lava soap. Bon Ami or ^pme ara cartain materials that /arp plastic laainata. wa had soma Walnut and Maple varnish' MICARTA. Upon tasting, we w solvent or cleaning agent whichv stain. It appeared that tha stai sheet and eould not ba removed. Ethyl Katona and pumice did tha satin finish MICARTA may be removed abrasive material; however, there ssibls to remove from any customer had allowed with panels of satin at a satisfactory remove all' of the itself into the surface combination of Methyl ___ however. Deep scratches ara - almost impossible to^rlmove from a plastie sheet, is reccnended that you use a fine steal ml and pusdea or Temp and brush over tha scratch until you feather iftp^t with tha rest of the laminate. We have found that seuff marks steal wool and Tamp, followed by a damp cloth ally removed with fine >ve tha pumice from tha laminate. In cleaning a satin laminate caution should ba usad in the cleaning stroke when cleaning with a pumice type material as it is very easily streaked. Use long full strokes across tha scuff mark in the machine direction, and make sure a uniform pressure is applied throughout stroke. Follow tha cleaning stroke with a damp doth to remove pur.ice MICA*TA DATS* HaviBbT 1, 196S SBCTlOSt SM-116 Plot 35 PRODPCT_:__ KICARTA PLASTIC LAMIKATS 0. TECHNICAL SERVICE PROBLEMS 0? THE DECORATIVE MICARTA Dtre&OS (Cont'd) Fingerprints nay be removed from both the satin, by washing lightly with a mild soap (Zvory) tee a pmnica type natarial on tha textured : axturad finishes cloth. Do not Westinghouse Micarta t'rr-r.-rr- nrt-rj:,w L-J~ -u;* A l t HQi- 2) Q A WC I|MAT | f i. Technical and Application btfarmation for Architects and Designers C^T) tl~ i jj i }^ -.vfeau-w*1 h, .. . ________ -joswcBer-rewo* . . . seats one of the truly impcrtxnt materials of the-twentieth century, t* ' Develops! "m"-tKe_l*bor|tdry"proaucS*fciy -modern "ledimology^f ~H Micarta gives architects and designers a contemporary medium for ------their surfacing requjrementt.ja*nsi*iw A.f r<. w'm--watcs. Since it Was first manufactured by Westinghouse in 1904, Micartai has jrrown in acceptance until it is now considered'one of.the ' Micana eved this pre-eminence because users fot .. .the brjTjpulnnadejrf~c and Archifi \today know Miearta for it flexibility i in no other . Here, indeed, * beauty as it ies fd Miearta adds textural q low in cost; easy to -.'bright; stays elean;J M"buch,' wfll,mmeetrmnmf rSaS^rf mat 74oes,,ae The Miearta you need ... whi you need it. That's the pledge of avaiiabilii of high pressure laminated plastics, < ited itself with one of America1 >ly sotgxes. United States Pivwt disemsf? for Its outlets offer a full components, plus for insttlladc To augment capacity, United Sta program developed im iterotr Key to this program is the Branch(^ce United States Plywood country. Then, to extend Branch Office and designers, an Architect's Service Repre to many Branch territories. Completing this program. Branch Offices showroom fadiides for the con venience of architects and designers. So when you specify Miearta, you are in fact, getting the industry's most advanced services. UaivwMl Covwofe -- Wherever vou are, there i a Vmtec Stares wood Branch close ov More 123 outlets threuenou: me ted States and Canaoa Tout up this eompanv's distnaution 5\ - A central warehousint douc\ olargeinventonesofMicaria all grades and sues, as well as a seieeuon of coion. partems and trams. Most imoorun;. mu modern approach to oistr.sutior. assures mwnum regioru. cover* aftand quickest possible oenvenes. Arehboet's SorHta ftopresafttotiv* --Functioning as a staff acmoer at the Branch level, the Architect's Service Representative maintains ckoe communication with arthiteen and designers in his territory. He participates in regional archi tectural affairs. He acts as liaison between the dengn field anc iu souree of supply at L'nitec States Plywood. He is itnowiedgeaoie of his products and thetr applications and will serve as vour consultant for inquiries of all kinds. Showroom Focilittos -- Unites States Plywood Branch Offices srovide building material dupiavs to pcimit a firsthand vnevv of me company's variety of proouc: lines Thweshowrooms are aiwa vs avail able for dcaooftranons to arem- dodgoen and tneir cuena ocpehenccd reproer.iitive wti; gladly discuss products as w;. as spodfying and planning prooiems General Information 4 T>wrt freedem from nimimnw. vow--nry In fl--lblllty In Micara ii the high prewure decoreovt laminate architect* and d--focn have beea specifying in ertaaingiy for counties applicaaons- You will find many of then Micara ton daeribed and detailed in this manual. Why Micara? Became it1! durable. It roua scuffs, watches, stains, map, chipping, fruit juice* and heat. Tho deslyfwvorMtfflh' a# Ml--Ha--Again, why Micarta' Beeattae it pawnes many qualities suited to the design stuanon. four dasely controlled finishes provide a graduat ing nk of reflectance values. Micara colon, grains, and pattern gw a latitude of choice to all preferences- New, unproved colon have been selected with your job in mind, the use deaWlfry of Mlema--Furniture, counter tops, vanity built-in, cabinets, movable part:dons, intenor doers, able and dnfc tops, wainr*wing, elevator cabs, to same a few ipplirsnom, confirm the i-- flenhility of Miearta. Mlema --d--h----Wtsdnghousc. adding to is fine, three important development! a) Fire R--ctanc Micara; b) 1^'; c) Le Clare Finiah. ftcafe--at Ml--fee is a high procure laminate surfacing don where fireproofing it eneadal- First made board un, it offers all the features of General Purpose ^cdal advantages to meet protective codes. Mkuta has an asbaeos base and bean the tones, Inc. label dimension in high pressure lami- half as thick n standard laminates, for veronal surfacing 1$' comes in all nqiMfart dan&pfr*, pans and pattern. U 9hmH^0tm Mfcera flnab dtvMnpsfl perncuiarfv for quafiry, La Glare imparts a siight and applieaoon products permit a greater far your surfacing requirements