In the majority of cases, bond between the material and its backing plate would become degraded in the presence of high temperatures. With PTFE, if the heat reaches to 350˚ F, the glue becomes weaker. For Graphite Slide Plates, the maximum temperature should be approximately 775˚ F.
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