People Power Press FLEX2000 User manual

FLEX2000
BUTTON MACHINE
USER MANUAL
button machines • button parts • custom buttons
MULTI-SIZE
BUTTON
PRESS

DIE TABLE (TOP VIEW)
SHALLOW PICKUP DIE DEEP PICKUP DIE
(Insert Button Shell - Left Side) (Insert Pinback - Right Side)
CRIMP DIE
HANDLE
ANATOMY OF YOUR FLEX2000

1. Button Press
2. Die Set a) Shallow Pickup Die*
b) Deep Pickup Die*
c) Crimp Die*
3. Plastic Insert Ring (for some of the add-on sizes)
*Every button size requires it’s own DIE SET (shallow pickup die, deep
pickup die and crimp die). Be sure to keep your die sets organized and use
parts/supplies of the same size.
TO MAKE A BUTTON YOU WILL NEED:
3.
Pinback button making parts:
2c.
2a. 2b.
1.

CHANGING THE DIE SET:
A. Removing the dies:
A1. To swap the die set: Remove the pickup dies rst. Slide
the die table all the way to the right side and simply lift out
the shallow pickup die. Repeat on the left to remove the
deep pickup die.
A2. Once both pickup dies have been removed, hold the crimp
(top) die rmly and pull down. The pin holding it in
place will slide out of the button press.
B. Replacing the dies:
B1. First replace the crimp (top) die by sliding the post back
into the button press.
B2. Slot the pickup dies into the holes on either side of the
die table. Make sure the shallow die is on the right and the
deep die is on the left. Make sure that. The small post on
either side of the die table inserts into the hole at the base
of the die.
LIFT
PULL
LIFT
PULL
LIFT
PULL
A1. A2.
B2.B1.

USING THE ROTARY CUTTER
1. Place your printed sheet of artwork on top of a cutting surface
such as a cutting mat or board. Softer surfaces (like cutting
mats) have more give and traction and will work better than
harder surfaces (like glass)
2. Center the corresponding size rotary cutter on top your sheet
of artwork and line up the blade with the edge of your
printed artwork.
3. Push down and apply even pressure on the handle and rotate
to rotate the blade 360 ° to cut out your artwork.
HANDLE
(SIDE VIEW)
(BOTTOM VIEW)
BLADE
(TOP VIEW)
ROTATE
HANDLE

Before you start:
Place the button maker in front of you, with the dies easily
accessible, on a solid table so that the machine doesn’t shift.
You may want to use the holes in the base to secure your button
maker onto a wooden board for added stability.
Make sure that the appropriate size of dies are inserted into the
table and that the matching (top) crimp die has been slotted
into place.
*Match your button parts to the die set you are using.
If you are using the 2.25” die set - insert the plastic insert ring
into the deep pick-up die before you begin.
MAKING A BUTTON
1. Set up the button maker so that the die table is facing you.
The shallow pick-up die should be on the left side and the
deep pick-up die should be on the right side.
HANDLE
CRIMP DIE
(TOP)
(TOWARDS YOU)
SHALLOW PICK-UP
DIE (LEFT)
DEEP PICKUP DIE
(RIGHT)
TABLE SLIDES
SIDE TO SIDE

1a. Place a shell in the SHALLOW DIE (LEFT) The edge of the
shell slots into the round channel in the die. The shell should
t exactly into the slot.
1b. Place your cut-out artwork over the shell. It should t snugly
in the available space.
1c. Place a piece of mylar on top of your artwork.
1d. Place the pinned-back into the DEEP PICKUP DIE RIGHT
it should sit snugly in the depression in the die. Make sure the
pin is aligned the same way as your artwork. The hook and
pin side of the back should be facing down.
1. Get Your Button Parts Ready
PLASTIC INSERT
RING
(2.25” only)
MYLAR
ARTWORK
SHELL
SHALLOW
PICK-UP DIE
DEEP
PICK-UP DIE
INSERT PINNED BACK
PIN SIDE DOWN
*If you are making 2.25” buttons the white plastic insert ring must be placed
in the deep pickup die before the pinned-back.
**For best results, use the post on the back of the dies to orient your artwork,
if you point the top of your both artwork and the top of your pinned back
towards these posts your buttons will come out right side up!
(for some add-on sizes)

2a. Slide the die table all the way to the right so that the
shallow pick-up die (with your shell and artwork in it) is
centered under the press. The die should align with the crimp
die (top).
2b. With the die table facing you, pull the handle down towards
you. You will note with the rst press that you feel the die
depress as it picks up your button. No force is necessary, just
pull the handle down as far as it goes.
2. Pressing the button (step 1):
SLIDE
PULL
2a. 2b.

3. Pressing the button (step 2):
3a. Slide the die table all the way to the left so that the deep
pick-up die with your pinned back in it, is centered under the
press. The die should align with the crimp die (top).
3b. Pull the handle down towards you like before. It will not pull
down as far as it did during the rst pressing.
SLIDE
PULL
4. Slide the die table back to the left and remove your
nished button. AND ENJOY!!

CREATING BUTTON ARTWORK
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You can download templates to set up your own button artwork
and nd lots of other tips and ideas at:
Try making buttons out of dierent materials!
You can set up multiple buttons on
one 8.5 x 11” size sheet using the
downloadable templates.
Printed Artwork Patterned Paper Pictures from
magazines or books
Even some
fabrics!
Use the outer line on the
template as a guide to cut
out your artwork.

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