Fabrication & Installation
HANDLING
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MagNar weight differs based upon thickness and length. In single sheet, MagNar should be carried vertically to prevent from breaking or bending. |
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Multiple sheets should be supported by a pallet. |
SAFETY GUIDE
When working with MagNar, one needs to observe common safety procedures and practices.
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Safety glasses when sanding or cutting |
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Gloves and Shoes |
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Ear plugs when working with loud machinery |
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Dust filtering mask |
DUST
Proper breathing filters and ventilation are necessary when working with MagNar, as breathing dust can be harmful.
CUTTING
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MagNar expands and contracts according to temperature and humidity. |
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Installers should keep this in mind when measuring. |
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When making cutouts, leave approximately 1/4 inch of space. |
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When installing at the wall side or joining between sheets, leave approximately 1/4 inch of space. |
BREAKAGE
Cracks can occur due to the following reasons:
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The support for MagNar is not level. |
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Proper length or spacing is not left during fabrication. |
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The joint is not finished smoothly. |
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STORAGE
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Store MagNar indoors in an area with proper ventilation. |
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Avoid high temperatures or high humidity. |
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MagNar should not be placed directly on the floor. |
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LINE CUTTING
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Table Saw |
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Other power saws |
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Table Saw is required for precision and large quantity cutting of MagNar |
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Care and experience is required for marking cuts with hand-held saws. |
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Carbide or diamond blades are recommended for best performance. |
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Circular saw for short straight cuts. |
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Cutting speed can differ, but 2-3M/min is recommended. |
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Jig saws for small curved cuts. |
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Table Saw with rollers is recommended for precise long cuts. |
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Smaller hand-held saws may also be used with MagNar. |
RADIUS CUTTING
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Precise and smooth radius cutting of MagNar is possible with the use of a router and a template. |
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This is best for routing for sink installation. |
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A minimum of ½ inch of space should be allowed when making sink cuts outs with a router. |
FINISH CUTTING
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With the proper bite, numerous decorative or smooth edges can be achieved with the use of a router. |
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For more complicated finishes, a template is recommended. |
DRILLING AND PROGRAMMABLE TABLE ROUTERS
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MagNar may be used on Programmable Table Routers for custom, large quantity and precision processing. |
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MagNar is suitable for use with any hole making device. |
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1/8 of an inch of space should be allowed when working with this type of equipment. |
