Question 1

PVC foam sheet normally come with 1220*2440mm (4*8 feet), most cutomer need to cut it into smaller size, if the do not need accute size, can use a carpenter's saw, which can control the tolerance in 5mm. but some project required PVC foam board with higher accurace after cutting, for examples ±0.5mm, ±1mm, what kind of machine to use?  CNC or laser cutting?

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Before we answer the question, let's disucss what is the heat distortion and melting temperatures of PVC sheet? The heat stability of raw PVC is very poor, so the addition of a heat stabilizer during the process is necessary in order to ensure the product's properties.Traditional product PVC has a maximum operating temperature around 60 °C (140 °F) when heat distortion begins to occur.Melting temperatures range from 100 °C (212 °F) to 260 °C (500 °F) depending upon manufacture additives to the PVC. For CNC machine, during cutting PVC foam sheet, which will produce low heat between the cutting tool and pvc sheet, which is about about 20 °C (42 °F), while cutting other material such as HPL, the heat is higher, about 40°C (84°F).For laser cutting, depend on the material and power factor, 1. for cutting no metel it is about 800-1000 °C (1696 -2120°F) . 2. cutting metel is about 2000 °C (4240°F). Conclusion PVC board is suitable to processing with CNC machine, not by laser cutting. The high temperature brought by laser cutting will cause the PVC boardto burn and turn yellow, or even soften and deform. Here is a list for your reference:Material suitable to cut by CNC machine: PVC sheet, including pvc foam sheet and PVC rigid sheet, WPC foam sheet, cement board, HPL panel, aluminium panel, PP corrugated sheet (PP correx sheet), solid PP sheet, PE sheet and ABS.Mateiral suitable to cut by Laser machine: wood, acrylic sheet, PET sheet, metal.

Question 2

There are three different types of PVC foam board according to the production process: PVC free foam board, PVC celuka foam board and PVC co-extruded foam board.

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PVC foam sheets are used a lot in the sign industry. According to the manufacturing process, there are 3 main types. * PVC free foam sheet from 1-6mm with slightly matt surface, which are very popular for sign with printing. * PVC celuka foam sheet from 3-30mm with smooth surface, which use a lot in sign and building industry, as advertising thick letters, engraving partition panel. * The 3-20mm PVC co-extruded foam sheet produced by new manufacturing technology can not only make the surface high gloss and super hard, but also make the core and surface color different. Because of its excellent surface properties, it is increasingly used in the field of signs, especially for making letters. It also has good engraving property, the edge can be very smooth after processing.  Boardway is a professional manufacturer for PVC foam board, providing PVC foam boards for advertising, furniture, decoration, construction, etc. Boardway also provides customized processing services, such as cut-to-size, CNC engraving, printing, gluing surfaces. Welcome to contact us for more details.

Question 3

PVC foam board is the best material for making kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets. PVC foam board is a kind of uniform foamed, rigid lightweight PVC plastic board. Compared with traditional materials, such as MDF and plywood, the outstanding performance of PVC foam board is waterproof, mildew proof and mothproof. PVC cabinets have an elegant appearance, are easy to maintain, and have a longer service life.

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Pros and Cons of PVC cabinets PVC foam board is the best material for making kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets. PVC foam board is a kind of uniform foamed, rigid lightweight PVC plastic board. Compared with traditional materials, such as MDF, particle board and plywood, the outstanding performance of PVC foam board is waterproof, mildew proof and mothproof. PVC cabinets have an elegant appearance, are easy to maintain, and have a longer service life. BOARDWAY had been dealing with PVC foam sheet more than 10 years, from 1 production line now we have 9 production lines: 2 lines for Free foam board5 lines for Celuka foam board2 lines for Co-extruded board PVC foam sheet can be used in many application, one of the biggest field that our customer apply for is cabinet. So what is the Pros and Cons of PVC cabinets? Pros ● 100% WATER-RESISTANT, it is a perfect material for kitchen.● RESTISTANCE AGAINST TERMITES AND MOLD, no need to worry about this anymore. ● NO CRACKING & SWELLING, can last for long time.● VARIOUS SURFACE OPTIONS, surface can paint to any colors or laminate to pvc film, HPL and aluminium panel.● THERMOFORMABLE, can be shaped under the action of heat.● FIRE RESISTANCE, PVC cabinet is self-extinguishing. Cons ● The cost is higher than the traditional material, for example, MDF and particle board.● It may sag if putting too heavy item on them for long time.● Afraid of bumps and scratches, but once damaged, it is difficult to repair.● It will deform under long-term high temperature (above 70 degrees) operation.If you have any further questions about PVC cabinets, please feel free to contact us.

Question 4

Is the PVC foam board an insulation material? What is its thermal insulation property?

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Sometimes customers ask us: Is the PVC foam board an insulation material? What is its thermal insulation property? For PVC foam boards of different thicknesses, the thermal conductivity is different. For this reason, we tested the  thermal insulation property of PVC foam boards of different thicknesses. The following are the test results.All materials with average temperature not higher than 350℃ and thermal conductivity less than or equal to 0.12W/m.K are collectively referred to as thermal insulation materials.Based on the above test results, we can conclude that: PVC foam board is not an insulation material.Does it mean that PVC foam board is not suitable as an insulation materials for construction?Actually, that's not true. If you want a better heat insulation property, our solution is to use PVC foam board with an thermal insulation materials. We have two types of heat insulation materials that can be used with PVC foam board.  ❶ Aluminium film bubble without self-adhesiveThis material has two sides of aluminium film, which is suitable for indoor use. Its standard width is 1400mm, standard weight is 280g/sm2. It can be attached to the PVC board with 3M tape.  ❷ Aluminium film EVA foam with self-adhesiveThis material has one side of aluminium film, the other side is adhesive. It is suitable for outdoor use. Its standard width is 1500mm, standard weight is 220g/sm2.  The following is the temperature test done by foreign customers in their factories.With thermal insulation material, pvc foam board can also be a good thermal insulation building material.

Question 5

For PVC foam board, different application, different usage area have different requirement of flame retardant.
Generally speaking, for some big exhibition, like Canton fair; project decoration, for example hospital interior wall decoration project; automotive industry， like interior decoration, these industry have higher requirement of flame retardant.

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Whether PVC foam board is flame retardantPVC Foam BoardBecause of its excellent waterproof, lightweight, printable, engraving, easy processing and other performance, is widely used in various industries: advertising, building materials, agriculture, decoration, and automotive industry. For PVC foam board, different application, different usage area have different requirement of flame retardant.Generally speaking, for some big exhibition, like Canton fair; project decoration, for example hospital interior wall decoration project; automotive industry， like interior decoration, these industry have higher requirement of flame retardant.So Whether PVC foam board is flame retardant? The answer is yes, PVC foam board is flame retardant. There is different requirement in China and aboard. The test standards used are also different. The following is the analysis of the test results of Boardway PVC foam board China standard: GB 8624-2012 Classification of combustion performance of building materials and productsBoardway PVC foam board can reach the GB 8624-2012 standard combustion performance grade B1, smoke grade S2, and burning drop grade D0. Please refer to the test report in below.American Materials Association Standards: ASTME84-16 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, Boardway PVC foam board can reach the combustion performance grade A of ASTME84-16, here is the test result: French test standard for fire resistance of building materials NF P 92-507：2004 Fire Safety-Building interior fitting materialsBoardway PVC foam board can reach M1 of NF P 92-507：2004. Please refer to the following test report.

Question 6

Maintenance And Care For The PVC Foam Board

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Maintenance And Care For The PVC Foam BoardPVC sheet is a high quality polymer board that can be sued in a number of innovative application. It is waterproof, lightweight and is ideal material for all types of cabinetry. It is able to be produced in a range of ,thickness and colors .And it is very popular as panels, doors of cabinet, construction and wall sheeting Therefore it is very important to maintenance and care them daily .Now let’s share some tips for it:1）PVC sheet should be cleaned with a clean dry or damp cloth. If necessary one of any common household cleaners,such as glass cleaners, detergent can be used. The cleaning solution should be applied and wiped dry immediately.                                                             2) No cleaners solution should be left to stand on the board for an extended period3) Harsh Cleaners with glycol ethers or ethanol type solvents and/or isopropyl alcohol can soften the board coating,if left on for as little as several minutes(product dependent) and as such should be used cautiously or avoid totally.4）Citrus cleaners, abrasive cleaners and solvents such as acetone,paint (remover ) striper and (paint) lacquer thinner are NOT recommended for cleaning

Question 7

Can we paint on PVC/WPC foam sheet?
How to paint it? 
What kind of paint can we use?

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How to do painting on PVC/WPC foam sheet ？Most customers who use PVC foam sheet or WPC foam sheet for furniture .    Always ask :Can we paint on PVC/WPC foam sheet?   How to paint it?  What kind of paint can we use?Here is some tips for you: 1. Can we paint on PVC/WPC foam sheet?Yes PVC/WPC fam sheet can be paint. 2. How to do painting on PVC/WPC foam sheet? 1st step : Sand the boards with 220-grit sand paper or a sanding block to create a textured surface for the paint and primer. 2nd step: Wipe the PVC with a cloth to get rid of particles or dirt created from sanding3rd step： Apply a thin coat of the primer/sealer made for plastics to the PVC foam sheet with a stiff natural bristle brush. Let the boards dry for about an hour, and then apply a second coat with a foam brush in long, even strokes. Let the second coat dry fully, which takes one or two hours. 4th step: Apply a coat of acrylic latex paint in your desired color/finish with a foam brush, roller or electric paint sprayer. You may need to apply multiple coats.If need more informations , plz feel free to contact with us .

Question 8

Outdoor PVC foam boards are added with additives to improve the weather resistance according to the customer area and the actual environment.

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Every customer pays attention to these questions when purchasing plastic products for outdoor use: Is this material suitable for outdoor use? After being affected by external conditions such as sunlight, temperature changes, wind and rain, will there be a series of aging performance such as discoloration, cracking, chalking, and strength reduction? Judge the weather resistance of plastic products. The first is to observe the discoloration of the surface of the product during outdoor use. The second is the impact strength and tensile strength of the product after aging. The discoloration of the product directly affects the appearance of the product and affects the aesthetics. The rate of change of product residual strength directly affects the service life of the product. Aging of plastic products is a complex process. Different materials and different environments have different aging performance and aging speed. So, can PVC foam board be used outdoors? The answer is yes. For a long time, PVC foam boards have been widely used in the fields of outdoor building decoration, outdoor advertising, ships, furniture and so on. As for PVC foam board, Boardway has a product line for outdoor use. Different from ordinary PVC foam boards, outdoor PVC foam boards are added with additives to improve the weather resistance according to the customer area and the actual environment. It can effectively improve the heat resistance, sunlight resistance and weather resistance of PVC foam boards, improve the physical and chemical properties of PVC foam boards, delay the color change of outdoor use, and extend the service life. Actual case: Comparison of Outdoor PVC Foam Board and New PVC foam board sample 1. The picture below shows a cabinet made of PVC foam board in July 2009. The cabinet is not painted, and it is directly installed on the balcony after assembly, which is considered a semi-outdoor use environment.2. The picture was taken in January 2020, that is, the cabinet has been used for more than 10 years.3. In contrast to the cabinet is a sample of ivory white PVC foam board just cut from the production line.Conclusion:1. After using the cabinet for 10 years on the balcony, it looks white overall.2. When comparing the cabinet with the new PVC foam board sample, it can be seen that the overall color of the cabinet has slightly yellowed uniformly.3. The PVC foam board on the cabinet does not appear deformed or powdered, and can continue to be used normally. Outdoor application scenarios of PVC foam board: Recycled Clothes CabinetExterior Wall Decorative PanelsExternal Window ShadingSign BoardGuidepostLetters AdSemi-outdoor: Barbecue TableYacht Furniture

Question 9

As a manufacturer specializing in the production of pvc foam board, Boardway also has processing capabilities, such as cutting, CNC engraving, surface sanding, decorative film laminating, printing and so on. The most commonly used decorative surface materials for PUR lamination are PVC film, HPL, aluminum skin, and acrylic.

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Can PVC foam board be glued with other materials?  PVC foam board is an ideal material for decoration. However, sometimes we need the various options of the surface so that could strength the beauty and practicability. Therefore, it is necessary to glue all kinds of patterns or other plastic boards with PVC foam board. Then the question is Can PVC foam board be glued with other materials? What kind of material could be glued with PVC foam board perfectly? PVC foam board could be definitely glued with other materials. The common materials which could be glued with PVC foam board are as below: 1.  PVC wood grain film PVC wood grain film is used widely in decoration, and it could be laminated to the surface of PVC foam board well, which makes the surface looks more beautiful. The regular method to do the gluing is flatbed press gluing. During the process of gluing, the following should be paid attention to:1.1 PVC wood grain film must be back-coated, otherwise it will not be easy to glue, not paste well in the process of laminating.1.2 Usually make one side of PVC wood grain film adhesive with roller coating or blade coating.1.3 Glue coating must be homogeneous and same thickness to ensure no glue missing and no glue accumulate on the board. The thickness of glue coating should be adjusted according to the thickness of film and weather.1.4 Time after glue before coating, summer or autumn season with hot and dry condition, time can be shorter, while and cold and humid winter and spring, time can be longer. The best gluing timing is when touching the surface of the glue with fingers, feeling it is almost dry but sticky, and then keeping it on the exact position, sticking the both sheets with flatbed pressing. How long the time needed to do the gluing is determined by the thickness of the coating, the speed of doing the coating and the temperature of the environment. 2. Tempered Glass Tempered glass laminated PVC foam board is a new laminated way in recent years, tempered glass has the advantages of high safety, high strength, good thermal stability, UV stable and so on, which is widely used in benchtop, countertop, coffee top, building doors and windows and so on.  3. Acrylic/PMMA  The surface of PVC board can also be glued with acrylic. Acrylic, also known as PMMA, has good transparency, chemical stability and weather resistance, beautiful appearance, has been widely used in the construction industry and decoration field. 4.Decorative High-pressure Laminate Fire waterproof board is also known as refractory board. Its scientific name is high-temperature laminated board of thermosetting resin impregnated paper. The abbreviation is HPL (High-pressure Laminate). HPL board is a fire-resistant building material for surface decoration. It has rich surface color, texture and special physical properties. Undoubtedly, HPL can also be laminated with PVC foam board, which enriches the surface of the foam board and can be widely used in interior decoration, furniture, cabinets, laboratory countertops, exterior walls and other fields.

Question 10

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What Kind Of Printing Can Boardway's Foamed PVC Sheet Be Used For? Boardway's foamed PVC sheet is widely used in various industries due to its excellent waterproof, light weight, flame retardant, easy printing, and engraving properties. Advertising signs is one of the main applications. PVC free foam board and PVC celuka foam board, as well as PVC co-extruded foam board can be used for printing. Screen printing Suitable for no more than 4 single colors in printing at a time. Compared with UV printing, screen printing inks are thicker, so colors end up looking much better. Besides, screen printing costs lower than UV printing. Silk Printing Factory UV printingCompared with screen printing, the colors of UV printing are more comprehensive and more vibrant. When the selected HD image finished layout design and positioning, the printing can start right away.The ink jet printer doesn't limit the minimum quantity of printing, so UV printing is very suitable for small batch production or individual product. Both two printing methods have high requirements on the surface of PVC foam board, so the surface must be cleaned before printing. To ensure the printing effect, the surface must be free of dust and stain without holes or scratches.

Question 11

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What kind of PVC foam board is suitable for my application? 1.Choose according to the thickness of the product If the required thickness of the foam sheet is less than 3mm, then PVC free foam sheet is preferred;If the required thickness is higher than 20mm, PVC celuka foam sheet should be given priority.  2. To choose according to the application Digital printing: 1mm-6mm PVC free foam board performs very well with its excellent matted effect which enables the ink to have a stronger adhesion to the foam board surface. Engraving PVC foam board used for engraving should be rigid with fine and homogenous closed cell structure. That is why most customers choose PVC celuka foam board with 3mm thickness for engraving. Bathroom cabinet The shapes on the cabinet door or cabinet panel are usually processed by hot bending, using PVC celuka foam board thicker than 12mm. Different from PVC celuka foam board, PVC co-extruded foam board is produced by two moulds at the same time, to say, one for core layer, the other one for two surface skins. So, it is likely that there will be some cracks between the core layer and surface skins under hot bending. Tabletop PVC co-extruded foam board is perfect fit for restaurants, buffet lines or cocktail parties due to its extruded rigid and smooth finishes on both sides. Ambulance interior cabinet PVC co-extruded foam board is a good choice for ambulance interior cabinets as well.

Question 12

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When we engrave on a PVC foam board, how can we ensure its engraving surface is smooth? PVC foam board, an ideal material that is widely used in advertising, furniture cabinets and interior decoration etc. PVC foam boards are often used to engrave into a variety of designed shapes. So how can an engraving surface be smooth without burrs, showing a beautiful appearance? There are some tips for your reference. Material Choose a PVC foam board suitable for engraving. From the technical point of view, PVC celuka foam board should be given priority, followed by PVC co-extruded foam board and PVC free foam board; In terms of density, try to choose the foam board with a density higher than 0.5g/cm3; In terms of the appearance, select a foam board without bubbles in the cross section.The quality of PVC foam board is a key factor that contributes to the smoothness in the engraving.                     Engraving Partition Wall Engraving Tool First, the appropriate engraving tool should be selected according to the design pattern. There are many types of engraving tools, of which the diameter, length, and shapes are different. Single blade, double blade, flat bottom, pointed bottom and round bottom; diameter ranging from 3.175mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm etc. And then comes to cylindrical shape, V-shaped and slotted shaped etc. Secondly, the long-term use of the engraving tool will cause itself to wear seriously and become blunt, resulting in a non-smooth cutting surface. Therefore, it is necessary to change the tool regularly to ensure a smooth cutting surface. It is advised to choose the right tool and carefully observe it during the engraving process. If the cutting surface is not smooth, please replace the tool in time. Path settings for engraving toolBoth the path setting of the engraving tool and its rotating directionhave a great influence on the smoothness of the cutting surface. You can improve the smoothness of the cutting surface by changing the tool’s direction in the software.For example, when producing embossing effect on the board and trimming straight edges along it, we can use the pointed knife to make surface engraving. Then, change to straight knife for trimming. So you can see this is a process that is completed by two types of engraving tools.If the customer does not require the edge of the product to be straight, then it is usually carved and cut with only a pointed knife, saving the trouble of changing knifes during the process. However, the finished cutting will be a bit angled. Some customers with low requirements think it acceptable, and the processing price is relatively cheaper. If the customer wants the cutting edge to be straight, it must be cut with a straight knife and the processing cost will increase. The straight knife is trimming. Rotating speed and running speed of the engraving toolThe engraving tool that rotates and runseither too fast or too slowly will result in rough engraving. Therefore, we should adjust the rotating and running speed to find a balance between engraving effect and economic benefit. Apart from that, we need to sum up experience during the process to find the most suitable rotating and running speed.

Question 13

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The Main Applications Of PVC Foam Boards Boardway's PVC foam board is widely used in various industries due to its excellent waterproof, light weight, flame retardant, printable, engraving and other properties. Advertising industryscreen printing, advertising signage, display board, sign board, CNC engraving, photo album. Furniture decorationbathroom cabinet, cupboard and interior decoration etc. Boardway’s PVC foam board is more environmentally friendly than other traditional materials.- Zero formaldehyde - Zero formaldehyde - Zero formaldehyde, very important!- Renewable and recycling Automation industrycar pedals, car floors, ambulance interior cabinets and cruise ship interiors etc.Besides its excellent waterproof performance, Boardway’s PVC foam board is much lighter than other traditional materials, reducing overall weight of the vehicles, thus greatly saving energy. So we can see that Boardway’s PVC foam board is more durable and more environmentally friendly than traditional materials. Agriculture Boardway’s PVC foam board can be used as boxes or covers for agricultural planting because it is waterproof, insect proof and environmentally-friendly. Boardway’s PVC foam board has passed RoHs certification, which indicates that it is non-toxic and harmless to food, and can be recycled, making the utilization cost very low.

Question 14

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Fabrication Techniques Of PVC Foam Boards According to the production process, PVC foam board can be categorized into:PVC free foam boardPVC celuka boardPVC co-extruded foam board PVC free foam board is produced by the hot melt extrusion of a flat profile that is subsequently cooled through a three-roller setting machine, edge trimmed, cut to length and palletised. The mould opening is bigger than the product thickness, which let the material can be fully foaming in the mould. PVC free foam board is not smooth, with a bit of matte finish and good toughness, which can be widely applied to advertising printing, model making etc.Standard sizes: 1220X2440mm, 1560X3050mm, 2050X3050mmThickness: 1-10mm Let's see how PVC free foam boards are produced? PVC celuka foam board - during the production process, the opening of the mould is small so as to prevent the skin material from fully foaming, and thus forming strong crust on both sides. Therefore, the surface is much harder than that of PVC free foam board, and not easy to cause scratches. Besides, the surface finish is smooth. PVC celuka board can be widely applied to bathroom cabinets, decorations, partition boards, screens, engraving etc.Common sizes: 1220*2440 mmThickness: 3-37mm Let's see how PVC celuka foam boards are produced? PVC co-extruded foam board - during the production process, two molds are required to work at the same time. The material from one mold is used for the upper and bottom skins of the co-extruded board, and the material from the other mold is used for the core,So we can see that the upper and bottom skins are thin and not foamed, but the core layer is thick and foamed. Compared with PVC celuka board, the surface of PVC co-extruded foam board is very shiny and super hard.PVC co-extruded foam board is widely used in advertising and furniture due to its excellent performance on glossy and hard surface. It does not need to be painted, and thus called paint-free boards.Common sizes: 1220*2440 mmThickness: 3-20mm Let's see how PVC co-extruded foam boards are produced?

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