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TERAPRESS TP 7500S
Mounting Press
Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation, operating and safety guidelines.
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4.7 Preparing a Mount
1. Lower ram to release force.
2. Turn bayonet closure handle counterclockwise to remove.
3. Lift bayonet closure and place on holder to move out of the way.
4. Raise lower ram to highest position by double tapping UP arrow
and place sample on the ram.
5. Lower the ram.
6. Add molding resin and tighten bayonet closure.
7. Load procedure as described in section 4.3.
8. Press START.
9. After cycle is complete, lower ram to release force and remove
bayonet 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
mold does not easily move, refer to troubleshooting guidelines.
Note: The TERAPRESS TP 7500S compression mounting press is capable of single and double
mounts by adding a spacer on top of the first sample and molding resin.
RECOMMENDATION: After inserting spacer, it is recommended that the ram be moved up and down
to ensure that the spacer is moving freely. This will make the mounts easier to remove after the molding
cycle has been completed.
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Caution: Mold and ram assemblies can remain hot even after cooling cycle is completed. Use
caution to avoid burning.
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Caution: DO NOT POSITION HEAD OR OTHER BODY PARTS OVER THE MOLD WHEN
RAISING THE RAM TO REMOVE THE SPECIMEN MOUNT
Unlocked position
Locked position
Completed mount