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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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520

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882

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6598  Fax +1

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TABLE IIb. Compression Mounting Resin Characteristics

 

 

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PHENOLICS

 

ACRYLICS

 

EPOXY 

 

(Glass filled)

 

DIALLYL 

PHTHALATES

 

Form

 

Granular

 

Powder

 

Granular or Powder

 

Granular

 

Specific gravity (gm/

cm

3

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1.4

 

0.95

 

1.75

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2.05

 

1.7

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1.9

 

Colors

 

Black, Red, 

Green

 

Clear

 

Black to gray

 

Blue, Black

 

Shrinkage 

(compression) (in/in)

 

0.006

 

N/A

 

0.001

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0.003

 

0.001

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0.003

 

Coefficient of Linear 

Thermal Expansion 

(in/in °C 10E

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6)

 

50

 

N/A

 

28

 

19

 

Chemical resistance

 

Glycol, petro-

chemicals, 

 

solvents, 

some acids 

and bases

 

Alcohol, dilute 

acids & alkalis, 

and oxidizers

 

Solvents, acids, 

alkalis

 

Solvent, acids, 

 

alkalis

 

Molding temperature 

(recommended)

 

160°C (320°F)

 

<160°C (320°F)

 

160°C (320°F)

 

160°C (320°F)

 

Hardness

 

N/A

 

Rockwell M63

 

Barcol 72

 

N/A

 

Min. curing time (1/2 

mounts at temp. and 

 

pressure

 

8

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12 minutes

 

10

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20 minutes

 

8

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12 minutes

 

8

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12 minutes

 

Содержание TERAPRESS TP-7100S

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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