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I

NSTRUCTION 

M

ANUAL

 

TERAPRESS TP

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7100S 

Mounting Press

 

 

Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation, operating and safety guidelines.

 

3601 E. 34th St. Tucson, AZ  85713  USA  Tel. +1

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6598  Fax +1

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3.0  Unpacking, Shipping and Installation

 

3.1   Unpacking

 

Unit is delivered in a box.  Unpack and check for completeness of 

parts.

 

 

     Measures WxHxD:  31 x  19 x  19

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inches (534 x 485 x 485mm)

 

 

     Weight:                     Approx. 68 lbs (31 kg)

 

 

 

 

 

3.2   Shipping

 

When moving box, lift from bottom.  

 

 

The 

TERAPRESS TP 7100S 

compression mounting press is 

constructed of sensitive electronic and mechanical components.  

Do not drop.

 

 

Use caution when unloading to prevent injury

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  3.3   Installation

 

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Install unit carefully!  Improper installation voids warranty.

 

 

 

The 

TERAPRESS TP 7100S compression mounting press

 

should be placed on a flat 

stable surface.  Connect to air supply, water supply, drain and electrical connections.

 

 

 

 

After water, air, drain and electrical connections are completed, the system is ready for 

operation by activating the main power switch.

 

 

 

Installation continued on next page

 

Summary of Contents for TERAPRESS TP-7100S

Page 1: ...ty guidelines 3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Equipment Type Automated Compression Mounting Pres...

Page 2: ...Press Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines 3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace meta...

Page 3: ...Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Contents PAGE Warranty i 1 0 Safety Guidelines 1 2 0 Product Description 3 3 0 Unpacking Shipping...

Page 4: ...including any reference to Buyer s specifications and any description in catalogs circulars and other written material published by PACE Technologies is the sole purpose of identifying such goods and...

Page 5: ...pended during any period of such default and the original warranty period will not be extended beyond its original expiration date despite such suspension of warranty rights 7 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS...

Page 6: ...e damage to the electrical system Verify the operating voltage listed on the serial plate on back of machine indicated in section 3 3 It is recommended that no extension cords or multiple outlet conne...

Page 7: ...the closure unit Use protective gloves if required Always completely screw tighten the bayonet cover and back off a fraction so it is not too tight Improper installation can result in hot molten moun...

Page 8: ...d heating is achieved by a heater that completely surrounds the mold assembly and is precisely controlled via microprocessors Cooling is also accelerated by a water cooling jacket and can be accomplis...

Page 9: ...at range Room temperature to 392 F 200 C Incoming pressure range Max 120 psi Timer 0 99 minutes Mold sizes 1 1 25 1 5 and 2 inch 25 30 40 and 50 mm Weight 68 lbs 31 kg Dimensions WxHxD 31 x 19 x 19 in...

Page 10: ...y guidelines 3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com 2 3 Mechanical Schematic Note Installation of the T...

Page 11: ...into the upper part of the mold cylinder for efficiency Heating is controlled by a thermostat with the heating times being variable up to 30 minutes The cooling cycle begins automatically after the d...

Page 12: ...5 x 485mm Weight Approx 68 lbs 31 kg 3 2 Shipping When moving box lift from bottom The TERAPRESS TP 7100S compression mounting press is constructed of sensitive electronic and mechanical components Do...

Page 13: ...ose CAUTION The mold temperature is very hot and the initial contact of the cooling water turns to steam which exits the drain hose at a very high temperature Coolant supply The coolant supply line re...

Page 14: ...com Web https www metallographic com External Coolant Tank As an optional attachment an external recirculating coolant tank can be connected to the back of the TERAPRESS TP 7100S compression mounting...

Page 15: ...initial startup as fast as possible Custom procedures can also be created and saved for maximum versatility Section 4 2 gives an overview of all relevant functions on the main screen and sections 4 3...

Page 16: ...aphic com 4 3 Loading a Saved Procedure 1 From the home screen touch the Procedure Manager button 2 Find the desired procedure and touch Select The Select button will appear green for the selected pro...

Page 17: ...ot 3 Touch numerical value for pressure heating temperature and holding time Use keypad to change to desired values 4 Set Cooling Mode to either Temp or Time Then touch either cooling tempera ture or...

Page 18: ...procedure This is helpful for situations such as where heating the mounting compound or sample needs to be done at a slower rate to ensure proper curing or if the sample is brittle and needs to be pr...

Page 19: ...Graph This setting allows for toggling between grayscale and color for the time temperature cycle graph Unit Type This sets the default units of the temperature and pressure values Allow Changes to P...

Page 20: ...t is proportional to the current error It compares the de sired or set point value with the actual or feedback process value I Controller Integral or I controller integrates the steady state error or...

Page 21: ...closure 10 Raise ram to push out specimen mount DO NOT POSITION HEAD OVER MOLDING CHAMBER AS THE MOUNTS MAY STICK AND BE EJECTED IF NOT COMPLETELY COOLED OR IF THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE MOLD ASSEMBLY If...

Page 22: ...flammable materials Lower ram and add mounting material It is recommended that a funnel be used to minimize spilling and to keep the top of the mold clean easier installation and removal of upper ram...

Page 23: ...cording to mounting material recommendations see Tables 4 1 to 4 5 on the following pages Set force according to mounting material recommendations see Tables 4 1 to 4 5 on the following pages 1 Select...

Page 24: ...Web https www metallographic com 19 4 8 Changing Mold and Ram Assembly 1 Lower ram 2 Unscrew bayonet closure 3 Raise lower ram up and slide off of base to remove 4 Unscrew reverse threaded the upper r...

Page 25: ...s 2 inch mounts Temperature C 160 C 320 F 160 C 320 F 160 C 320 F 160 C 320 F Machine gage pressure psi MPa 2150 14 8 2150 14 8 2150 14 8 2150 14 8 Time minutes minimum 8 10 12 12 Grams of powder 10 2...

Page 26: ...ample Conductive Powders 1 inch mounts 1 25 inch mounts 1 5 inch mounts 2 inch mounts Temperature C 160 C 320 F 160 C 320 F 160 C 320 F 160 C 320 F Machine gage pressure psi MPa 2150 14 8 2150 14 8 21...

Page 27: ...Do not use any chemicals or cleaning medium containing abrasive particles 5 3 Cleaning inside cabinet Over time small quantities of mounting residual can build up inside the cabinet It is recommended...

Page 28: ...am in up position Lower ram No function or power Unit is disconnected from main electrical power supply Connect main cable Main switch off Turn on main switch Blown fuse Replace fuse 10 amp fast blow...

Page 29: ...r is closed Adjust solenoid regulator on back of machine ON OFF power switch getting too hot Fuse overheating Replace fuse 10 amp fast blow Too many amps being pulled from the incoming power outlet Pl...

Page 30: ...h can provide better specimen edge retention compared to castable mounting resins Compression mounting resins are available in different colors and with various fillers to improve hardness or conducti...

Page 31: ...hen choosing a compression mounting machine the most important features include its maximum heating temperature and how intimately the heater and water cooler are connected to the mold assembly The be...

Page 32: ...n 100X Figure 7 6 Conductive graphite mount 100X 7 1 Compression Mounting Resin Properties There are a variety of compression mounting materials The two main classes of compression mounting materials...

Page 33: ...he label on top the mount and cover it with a little acrylic powder To label other compression mounting resins add a thin layer of acrylic over the other mounting material and then position the label...

Page 34: ...r or Powder Granular Specific gravity gm cm3 1 4 0 95 1 75 2 05 1 7 1 9 Colors Black Red Green Clear Black to gray Blue Black Shrinkage compression in in 0 006 N A 0 001 0 003 0 001 0 003 Coefficient...

Page 35: ...available in a variety of colors Figure 7 8 Figure 7 8 Phenolic resins are available in a variety of colors TIP Use different color phenolics to color code jobs specimens types or for different testi...

Page 36: ...re heated to too high a temperature too quickly This causes a liquid layer to form around the unmelted resin giving it the appearance of a cotton ball in the middle of the mount see figure 7 10 To avo...

Page 37: ...halates Glass filled epoxies and diallyl phthalates compression mounting resins provide a harder mounting support edge next to the specimen see Figure 7 11 These resins are commonly used to support th...

Page 38: ...late around the specimen in order to compensate for any grinding loss The rest of the mount can then be supported with a lower cost compression mounting compound such as a phenolic Red phenolics are u...

Page 39: ...release compound to mold assembly 4 Raise mold ram to up position 5 Center specimen on ram 6 Lower ram assembly 7 Pour predetermined amount of resin into mold 8 Clean and remove any excess resin from...

Page 40: ...ucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com 35 8 0 List of Spare Parts Part no Description Image Mechanical TPS M001 Bottom...

Page 41: ...delines 3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com TPS 0100 1 1 in top ram TPS 0100 1 in spacer TPS 0100 3...

Page 42: ...s 3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com TPS 0125 1 1 25 in top ram TPS 0125 1 25 in spacer TPS 0125 3...

Page 43: ...ines 3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Part no Description Image Mechanical TPS 0150 1 1 5 in top...

Page 44: ...E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com TPS 0200 1 2 inch top ram TPS 0200 2 inch spacer TPS 0200 3 2 inch bo...

Page 45: ...l installation operating and safety guidelines 3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Part no Descripti...

Page 46: ...rating and safety guidelines 3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Part no Description Image Sheet Met...

Page 47: ...5713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com HR 8 80 250W Heater rod 8 80 250W 110V TC 200C C Temperature controller 200C closed TPS E...

Page 48: ...2 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com FH 20A Fuse holder 20A FUSE 6 30 15A Fuse 6 30 15A TPS E 001 Solid state relay DC control AC DA40A TPS E 002 He...

Page 49: ...Z 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com TB T3 Terminal blocks UK2 5B WIRE RT 2020 Trunking 20 20 TB RAIL Slide TB T2 Two side f...

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Page 51: ...ce metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Part no Description Image Standard Parts P 1 4 YF FF Filter 1 4 Y type brass female P 1 4 F 12BARB Pagoda joint 304 G 1 4 12 HOSE HT High tempera...

Page 52: ...hic com Part no Description Image Standard Parts SS FTC 014 Female Threaded Coupler 1 4 SUS SS 6MM Y Y Quick connector 6 SUS SS 6MM FTE 014 Fast twist elbow 1 4 6 SS FTCE 014 Female Threaded Coupler 1...

Page 53: ...Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Part no Description Image Standard Parts VV P 1 8 Vent valve ASN2 01 PTC Y 6MM Quick connector Y type 6 mm PTC AT 6MM...

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Page 60: ...e read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines 3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic...

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