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A method for applying a decal or graphic design to a foam substrate is provided. A decal or graphic design comprising polyethylene is provided on a web of carrier paper that is collected on a spool. The web is drawn through a hot stamp press equipped with a crowned silicone head that is heated to ab

A method for applying a decal or graphic design to a foam substrate is provided. A decal or graphic design comprising polyethylene is provided on a web of carrier paper that is collected on a spool. The web is drawn through a hot stamp press equipped with a crowned silicone head that is heated to about 375°F. The head presses the web to the substrate with a pressure of about 20 psi and a dwell of about 7 seconds, after which the web is removed from the substrate and is automatically advanced to the proper position for the next decal or graphic design to be applied.

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A method for applying a decal to a foam sports board comprising the steps of: providing a foam sports board; providing a hot stamp press equipped with a slightly curved heated silicone head; providing a substantially continuous web of silicone carrier paper having a plurality of decals thereon; posi

A method for applying a decal to a foam sports board comprising the steps of: providing a foam sports board; providing a hot stamp press equipped with a slightly curved heated silicone head; providing a substantially continuous web of silicone carrier paper having a plurality of decals thereon; positioning said board and said web beneath said head; applying pressure with said head to said web thereby forcing said decal against said board; integrally bonding said board and said decal; withdrawing said head; and indexing said web forward to position succeeding decal under said head.