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I use an infrared digital thermometer I bought years ago from Harbor Freight.  Mine is accurate enough that I don't scorch my plastic.

Plastisol in a microwave heats from the center out, so taking the temp from the surface isn't accurate.  You need to stir it, so you can get the internal temp, or you risk overheating and scorching it.

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Either one can be used but the plastic needs to be stirred with either one to get and accurate reading. I have used an infrared for many years and have had no issue.  You will get to know what the temps are just by viscosity in time. If you are new to this it is a must or you will have problems you can't fix. 

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11 hours ago, mark poulson said:

I use an infrared digital thermometer I bought years ago from Harbor Freight.  Mine is accurate enough that I don't scorch my plastic.

Plastisol in a microwave heats from the center out, so taking the temp from the surface isn't accurate.  You need to stir it, so you can get the internal temp, or you risk overheating and scorching it.

This is my method.

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