The document describes the process and components of a flat bed fusing machine. The machine contains two beds: a fixed buck and a movable head. Materials are placed on the buck and the head applies heat and pressure to fuse the materials together. Temperature, pressure, and time can be preset for uniform fusing. Some machines have multiple bucks serviced by a single head to increase production speed. The machine provides an adjustable and economical fusing method commonly used in garment production.

1. K.KATHIROLI
ASST PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY & COSTUME DESIGNING,
BON SECOURS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN,THANJAVUR

2.  In this machine, there are two
beds; one bed is fixed called
‘BUCK’ and the other is
moveable called ‘HEAD’.
 The interlining and garment
component are positioned first
and placed on the BUCK.
 Due to switch operation, the
HEAD moves downward and
comes in contact to BUCK and
creates pressure on the
component (interlining).

3. Temperature is applied through HEAD and after a certain
time the HEAD moves upward.
Heating system may be electrical or steam. Application
temperature, pressure and time could be pre-set in this
machine, hence fusing conditions are maintained
properly.
There are some modern flat bed fusing machines also
available where for one HEAD three BUCKs are used.
 As a result production per unit time increases.
There is an air suction system with BUCK by foot operated
switch, which helps faster production.
Most of these machines are fitted with timers and
programmed controls and can achieve high levels of fusing
quality.

4. This type of machine contains two components. these as (a)
Head and (b) Buck.
The head is spring loaded and movable and buck remains
fixed.
Buck is covered with soft mat which is prepared with fabric,
blanket or silicon rubber.
Both surface of buck and head is covered with PTFE.
Head is heated with current or steam.
Sometimes heating arrangement is joined with buck.

5.  At first the part of the garment to
be fused and spread over flately
on the buck and the resin
coated interlining is placed on it
correctly.
 The head is gradually lowered
on the buck by switch and the
required pressure is applied and
heating is done uniformly on the
surface of the buck.
 Head is separated from the
buck after applying heat and
pressure till .

6. • Head is separated from the
buck after applying heat and
pressure till predermined
time.
• Then the suction chamber
sucks air from the buck.
• After sucking the air, the
interlining becomes cold and
fuses in the fabrics
permanently.

7. Advantage
Temperature, pressure and
fusing time is adjustable.
Easier process and most
commonly used.
Low cost.
Tends to reduce fabric
shrinkage.
Disadvantage
Not suitable for large scale
production.
Needs checking of fusing
condition after certain
period