Vytran PTR-200-PRL, Operator'S Manual

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Controlling the PTR-200-PRL
Vytran LLC: PTR-200-PRL Polyimide Recoater Operator’s Manual Version 1.2 5
Right Cure Temp
(degrees centigrade): This parameter is the approximate temperature, in degrees
centigrade, applied to the right heater during imidization (the pass
after deposition). The optimum Right Cure Temp will be dependant
on the Head Sweep Velocity and the polyimide material. The
temperature is calibrated at the center of the heater while stationary.
The Right Cure Temp is designed to imidize the polyimide after the
volatiles have been evaporated.
Overlap Delta (mm): This parameter is the additional distance, in millimeters, the head
will travel on each pass. This will effectively taper the transition from
original polyimide to recoated polyimide.
2.2.4 Recoat Length
Recoat Length (mm): This parameter is the desired bare fiber length, in millimeters, to be
recoated. The actual recoat length will be approximately 8
millimeters longer on each end in order to compensate for the width
of the head and the fiber load position.
2.2.5 Proof Test
Proof Test Units: This menu allows the user to select the desired units for displaying
the Proof Test Level. Unit selections are: Newtons, kpsi, and grams.
Proof Test Level (units):
This parameter is the Proof Test Level, in units user selected, to be
applied after the recoat has been completed.
Proof Test Rate (mm/sec) This parameter is the rate, in millimeters per second, at which the
Proof Test Level will be applied. The optimum rate is that which
achieves the desired proof test level within 3 - 5 seconds of load
applying time.