Useful Procedures

For best results, longest tip life, reduced carbon build-up, and maximum comfort, always use the lowest heat setting that will do the job.

If your burning techniques require high heat settings, consider buying another handpiece. When one gets too warm to hold, switch to the other. Let the warm one cool for 10 minutes or more.

Carbon build-up on tips can be quickly and effectively removed with one or two passes over a Razertip Tip Cleaner/Scraper. This economical cleaner will not wear out your tip, and you can leave your burner on when using it. One hand operation means you don't have to put your work down, either. You should never use abrasives (sandpaper, emery, rouge) to clean your tip - they will wear it out prematurely, and may cause quicker carbon build-up.

When working in confined areas, you can reach further with your handpiece by sliding the foam grip back on the pen. Extra or replacement grips are available, as are extra-thick grips.

If your application calls for burning any material that melts, you must use a fixed-tip pen. Molten material will interfere with tip contact and cause handpiece failure. Be sure to work in well-ventilated conditions at all times when burning, but especially while melting substances. Many materials give off dangerous fumes when melted or burned.

Try burning in front of a fan. Be sure the fan is sucking the air away from you, not blowing towards your work as the moving air will cool the tip too quickly.

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The Maxima 80 offers an upgraded power supply for unmatched torque control. It’s unique torque adjustment allows you to increase or decrease torque as desired. The all-metal case and heavier control circuit/transformer are designed to give you many years of service even with extensive use.

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