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PTR306 / PTR306B Recoaters with Linear Proof Testers Chapter 5: Setting up the Unit
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Figure 4 Attach the Recoat Mold Assembly
Lower the assembly straight down over the recoat lamps and attach the recoat mold assembly using the five flange
screws from the attached bag. Lightly tighten two diagonal screws. Keep them somewhat loose to allow for
adjustment of the recoat assembly. Open the recoat station top and the tops of the fiber holding blocks. Clamp a
length of coated fiber between the holding blocks so that the fiber is under slight tension. (A fiber nominally smaller
than that of the diameter of the recoat mold should be used). Using a 10X magnifying loupe, view the fiber straight
down at the right-hand edge of recoat station. Adjust the recoat assembly such that the fiber is centered in the
bottom recoat groove. Repeat this procedure while viewing the fiber at the left edge of the recoat station. Tighten
the recoat flange screws and re-check the fiber alignment.
Figure 5 Align Recoat Mold
Connect the green recoat material tube to the inject port on the top of the lid.