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visually stimulating ROSEBURGMELAMINE

SPECIFICATIONS

PREPARATORY WORKSTORAGE & HANDLINGPrior to fabrication, Roseburg Melamine panels should bestored off the floor, on a sufficient number of evenlyspaced stringers/stickers of equal thickness, and allowedto acclimate 48 to 72 hours. Optimum storage conditionsare temperatures between 60 degrees and 90 degrees F(15-30 degrees cc) with a relative humidity of 40-60%.

Roseburg Melamine may be affected by severeclimatic changes that cause the relative humidityto vary and can result in warping, swelling, or shrink-ing. Unbanding the units and allowing the panels toacclimate inside the shop for a minimum of 72 hoursbefore fabricating will minimize the effect.

Panels should always be stored horizontally to pre-vent warpage and edge damage. Proper support isimportant to maintain flatness. Avoid unnecessary flex-ing of the panels when lifting by transport machinery.

MACHININGRoseburg Melamine can be machined as effectivelyas solid woods, if proper machining techniques areapplied. Roseburg recommends consulting both yourtooling and machine manufacturers, to ensure properequipment is used to fabricate Roseburg Melamine.

Other key factors, such as tool design, speed,material feed rate, and quality of cutting equipmentare important to successfully fabricate melamine. Agood tool maintenance program is critical for control-ling the quality and consistency of the cut.

TOOLINGCarbide or diamond-tipped cutting tools are recom-mended for fabricating RMP Melamine.

Carbide-tipped: The most common way tomachine melamine is with a carbide-tipped tool,employing tungsten carbide and modified grades oftungsten carbide in its makeup. It is recommendedthat you work closely with the supplier to ensure thegrade of carbide is hard enough to provide a goodconsistent cut.

Diamond-tipped: Diamond tipped cutting toolscan also be used to fabricate melamine. Diamondtools can be up to 125 times more wear-resistant thantungsten carbide. They are often used when runs ofmass-produced parts with intricate detail are being

fabricated. They tend to have a longer life cyclebetween sharpening, allow for faster speeds, maintainoriginal contour, and can provide a finer, smoother fin-ish than carbide tools. (Caution: Diamond tools can bemore brittle than carbide. The tool manufacturer shouldbe consulted to ensure the best product is used tomeet fabricating specifications.)

PANEL SAW: The most important piece of machineryrequired to fabricate melamine is a high quality panelsaw with a scoring blade. All sawing machines must bechecked often to be certain they are in alignment. Theways must be straight and true, the carriage tight, andthe scoring blade and through saw perfectly alignedwith each other. The through blade needs to run straightand not heel, bearings tight, throat place in good condi-tion, and the work hold-downs applying proper pressureon the melamine. The sawblades must be ground accu-rately and truly.

ROUTING & SHAPING: The selection of fabricatingprocess will be dependent upon the cutting detaildesired and volume of the production requirements.Carbide-tipped router bits and shaper cutterheadknives perform the best on Roseburg Melamine.Because cutting details for the wide range of finishedproducts can vary greatly, it is impossible to make rec-ommendations for every application. It is recommend-ed that you work closely with the tooling supplier toselect the right tool for your application.

SAWBLADEBecause there are so many uses for RoseburgMelamine, it is difficult to set specific guidelines that sat-isfy every cutting requirement. There are two basicforms of sawtooth configurations-the flattop tooth andthe alternate-top-bevel tooth. All other sawtooth designare modified versions of these basic forms. For the bestpossible cut, the sawblade should have 80 teeth ormore, an alternate-top-bevel teeth of 10 degrees, posi-tive hook of 15 degrees and side clearance of 7degrees. To improve the smoothness of the cut, youcan increase RPM and/or rim speed, decrease feedspeed, and use a greater tooth approach (blade justslightly projecting through the surface of the melamine).In all fabricating instances, avoid poor hold downs,loose nuts, worn bearings, sleeves or throat plates.Always maintain clean collars, a smooth “runout” (nowobble), and sharp, properly ground teeth. Anotherfactor to consider is the thickness of the sawblade.

SAWINGThe sawblade design and high quality equipment arethe basic requirements needed to achieve successfulfabrication. There are three angles from which the saw-blade should cut melamine: clearance angle, hook orrake angle, and approach angle.

JOINING & FASTENINGPanels may be joined with the most common wood-working joints. These include dowels, wafers, camberlocks, and screw fastening systems especially designedfor melamine.

EDGE TREATMENTSRoseburg Melamine can be edged with a variety oftreatments such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyester,solid wood or veneer, soft formed melamine, or highpressure laminates. Plastic and metal T-molding canalso be used as edgebanding materials.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIRINGPanels can be easily cleaned with warm water andmild soaps. Do not use cleaners containing abrasives,acids, or alkalis. Over-sprays and adhesives are easilyremoved with solvents recommended for such use.

Damaged or chipped melamine panels can berepaired in the same manner as a high-pressure laminate.Plastic seam fillers can be purchased to match the propercolor and are easy to apply. Contact your local RoseburgMelamine distributor as a source for this product.

FABRICATION STANDARDSCabinets constructed with thermally fused melaminewill conform to relevant sections of standards set byKitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA)(ANSI A161.1-1990), Woodworking Institute(WI),Standards for exposed and semi-exposed surfaces ofcabinet bodies.

MELAMINE APPROACH ANGLE TO SAWBLADE

TOOTH APPROACH ANGLE

MELAMINE

IDEAL SETTING OFMACHINE THROATPLATE

DIRECTION OF WORK FEED

ROTATION

RECOMMENDED SAWBLADE SPEED: Size 8" 10" 12" 14" 16"

Speed (RPM) 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,800 3,800 - For detailed information on sawing and sawblades

refer to your blade supplier.

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THE BOARD MATTERSRoseburg Forest Products has the distinct advantage of manufacturing our own highly acclaimed“UltraBlend™” and Missoula Pine particleboard specifically engineered for our Roseburg Melamine decorativepanels. This vertical integration allows for complete quality control from start to finish.

• UltraBlend™ - a proven and trusted blend of Western softwoods, providing the strength and stability of fir,with the machinability of pine in an industrial particleboard panel.

• Missoula Pine - a high quality industrial particleboard panel with ultimate machinability.

• Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) - Roseburg Melamine is also available on many of the West’s highest quality MDF cores.

REDIPLYSeven hardwood veneers (unfinished or pre-finished) laminated one side, and #11 White, #16 Almond or #55Hard Rock Maple Roseburg Melamine on the reverse side.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESSRoseburg has Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), a neutral third party environmental testing and certification organization, audit our manufacturing process that verifies our UltraBlend™ and Missoula Pine particleboard is produced from recycled/recovered wood fiber.

MELAMINE MINI-PAK PROGRAMA special selection of Melamine woodgrains and abstract patterns can be ordered from Roseburg in conve-nient mini-units. Roseburg’s Melamine Mini-Pak program is perfect for those projects that require small quanti-ties of our special melamine products.

• CONVENIENT PACKAGING - 10 piece units, individually strapped for easy handling

• POPULAR THICKNESS/SIZES - 1/4” MDF (finished 1 side) and 3/4” Missoula Pine (finished 2 sides) in 49”x97” panels

• WIDE SELECTION - 14 Popular Roseburg Melamine designs

• AVAILABILITY - Timely shipment from stock or with your regular order within our normal lead time

Look for the next to samples for Mini-Pak availability.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AVAILABLE SIZESTHICKNESSES: 1/4", 3/8",

1/2", 5/8", 3/4",1", 1-1/8", 1- 3/16"

WIDTHS: 49" and 61"

LENGTHS: 73" to 145"

PARTICLEBOARD & MDF SUBSTRATE

Moisture Content 7-9% max. 7% 4-9%

Density 45 lbs. 45 lbs. —

Modulus of Rupture (MOR) 2103 psi 2103 psi 3500 psi

Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) 350,000 psi 350,000 psi 350,000 psi

Internal Bond 90 psi 90 psi 90 psi

Hardness 750 lbs 750 lbs —

Screwholding - Face 250 lbs 275 lbs 325 lbs

Screwholding - Edge 190 lbs 250 lbs 250 lbs

HCOH Maximum 0.30 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.30 ppm

2 - Typical test results conducted on actual Roseburg particleboard, using procedures outlined in ASTM D-1037-64

Roseburg’sMissoula Pine UltraBlend™ Medium Density

Property Particleboard2 Particleboard2 Fiberboard (MDF)

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GENERAL INFORMATIONRoseburg Melamine decorative panels consist of melamine resin saturated decorative papers, thermally fusedunder heat and pressure to a substrate of Roseburg UltraBlend particleboard, Missoula Pine particleboard, orMDF (medium density fiberboard). The Thermally Fused Melamine (TFM) process permanently bonds the paperand the board; there is NO GLUE LINE to delaminate. The panels resists warping, bowing, scratches, stains, heat,steam, burnishing, abrasion, chip-out and damage due to excessive wear. Roseburg Melamine DecorativePanels perform like high pressure laminate at a fraction of the cost.

PANEL FACEHundreds of solid, pattern and woodgrain designs are available from Wilsonart, Tafisa and other sources that per-fectly match high pressure laminates and rigid thermo foils.

PANEL BACKSPanels are available with decorative faces two sides or with a white or brown melamine saturated balancingbacker sheet. A glueable backer is available for panels which will subsequently be laminated with high pressurelaminates or other materials.

PANEL FINISHRoseburg melamine panels are available with either “Z” – Satin finish, for a textured furniture grade appearance,or “S”- Matte finish for a low gloss textured appearance.

APPLICATIONSRESIDENTIAL• Kitchen and bath cabinets • Ready-to-assemble furniture • Entertainment centers• Closet organization systems

COMMERCIAL• Store fixtures and displays • Office furniture and partitions • Computer furniture

INSTITUTIONAL• Hotel and motel furniture • Restaurant furniture • Institutional interiors• Educational furniture • Hospital and medical casegoods

HOW TO SPECIFYProduct: Roseburg Thermally Fused Melamine PanelsColor name: ___________________________________________ Color Ref. #: ______________Finish: “S”- Matte or “Z”- SatinSubstrate type: UltraBlend™, Missoula Pine particleboard or Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)Width: _________________ Length: _________________ Thickness: _________________

CUSTOMER & TECHNICAL SERVICESRoseburg Forest Product’s skilled and knowledgeable sales team is highly trained to work with each customer tomeet their specific product and service requirements. Located at our largest manufacturing complex in Dillard,Oregon, they provide sales assistance, product information, order processing, scheduling and transportation services.

In addition, Territory Sales Managers (TSMs) are strategically located to serve customers throughout the UnitedStates and Canada. These trained professionals provide sales assistance, product and technical support. TheTSMs work closely with their customer’s sales, purchasing, manufacturing and engineering personnel to assure thatRoseburg satisfies their needs.

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PRODUCT PERFORMANCERoseburg Melamine panels are highly resistant to: scratching, stains, abrasion, edge chip-out, burnishing,steam, radiant heat, impacts, scuffs,moisture, and light.

LIMITATIONS: Roseburg Melamine is recommended for all horizontal and vertical applications, with the exception of surfaces where heavy use is anticipated or which will beexposed to temperatures exceeding 275˚ F (135˚ C). Roseburg’s panels are designed for interior or protected area use only.

TESTS FORRESISTANCE TO:

WEAR

SCUFF

STAIN

CLEANABILITY

LIGHT

HIGH TEMPERATURE

RADIANT HEAT

BOILINGWATER(3)

IMPACT

TEST DESCRIPTION(2)

A measure of the ability of a decorative overlaid sur-face to maintain its design or color when subjected toprolonged abrasive wear

A measure of the ability of a decorative overlaid sur-face to maintain its original appearance when subject-ed to prolonged scraping or scuffing

A measure of the ability of a decorative overlaid sur-face to resist any discoloration or marring by prolongedcontact with 15 common household agents

A measure of the ability of a decorative overlaid sur-face to be cleaned following prolonged contact with15 soiling agents, using a sponge-scrubbing device

A measure of the ability of a decorative overlaid surfaceto retain its color after prolonged exposure to a lightsource having a frequency range approximating sunlight

A measure of the ability of a decorative overlaid surfaceto maintain its color and surface texture when a hot potof 180˚ C (356˚ F) is placed on it for 20 minutes

A measure of the ability of a decorative overlaid surfaceto resist any damage when subjected to a radiant-heatsource under controlled laboratory conditions

A measure of the ability of a decorative overlaid surfaceto maintain its color and surface texture when subjectedto boiling water for a period of 20 minutes

A measure of the ability of a decorative overlaid surfaceto resist fracture due to the impact of a 1/2 pound steelball dropped from a measured height

SOLID COLORS

400 cycles

No effect

No effect - 1-11, 15Moderate - 12-14

No effect.Surface cleaned in 10

or fewer strokes.

Slight

Slight

No effect after 60 seconds

No effect

15” without fracture

WOOD GRAINS

125-175 cycles

No effect

No effect - 1-11, 15Moderate - 12-14

No effect.Surface cleaned in 10

or fewer strokes.

Slight

Slight

No effect after 60 seconds

No effect

15” without fracture

400 cycles

No effect

No effect - 1-10Moderate - 11-15

Surface cleaned in 20 orfewer strokes.

Slight

Slight

No effect after 80 seconds

No effect

15” without fracture

ROSEBURG MELAMINE NEMA LD3-2000 VGL

MINIMUM PERFORMANCESTANDARD

SURFACE PROPERTIES

PERFORMANCE STANDARDSRoseburg’s thermally fused melamine panel typically meets or exceeds performance standards set by:

• NEMA LD3 2000-VGL (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Standards.

• Woodwork Institute (WI) for premium, custom, or economy cabinetsfor exposed or semi-exposed surfaces.