for laminating layers consisting at least in part of thermoplastic films , in particular for producing identification cards , or the like , carrying information and / or data , a method is proposed where the blank , after having been introduced between pressing dies , is initially subjected to the pressure and heat required for complete lamination of the blank . heat dissipation is prevented during heating by the fact that cooling components are kept at a predetermined distance from the heating surfaces . during a subsequent transition from heating to cooling , the heating effect is terminated and cooling bodies are brought into contact with the pressing and heating components , for reducing the temperature of the completely laminated product .