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NSTRUCTION
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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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7.2 Compression Mounting Procedures
1.
Clean specimens to remove cutting and handling residues.
2.
Remove debris from mold assembly.
3.
Apply thin coat of mold 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 around the mold assembly threads.
9.
Lock mold assembly cover.
10.
Slowly raise ram into up position.
11.
Apply recommended heat and maintain pressure for specified period of time.
12.
Cool to near room temperature.
13.
Remove mounted specimen.
14.
Clean mold and ram assembly.
TIP:
Preheat resin and sample to 35°C (95°F) to expedite the initial heating process
and for increasing throughput.
This can be done by adding Soft Start to your procedure
(see section 4.5).
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