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- | | **Tool Type: | + | | **Tool Type: |
- | | **Location: | + | | **Location: |
- | | **Supervisor** | ||
- | | David Bothman | ||
- | | (805) 893-4125 | ||
- | | bothman@cnsi.ucsb.edu | ||
- | | **Description: | + | | **Description: |
- | | **Manufacturer: | + | | **Manufacturer: |
+ | Last updated 1/4/23 Haley | ||
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- | =====General Operation===== | + | ===== Safety Concerns |
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- | The Hot Press is a hydraulic press typically used for fitting and embossing. It is equipped with a pressure gage to indicate clamp force, as well as independent heating control for both platens. | + | |
- | __Hazards: | ||
**High heat hazard** - use insulated gloves when placing or removing workpieces from the press.\\ | **High heat hazard** - use insulated gloves when placing or removing workpieces from the press.\\ | ||
**Pinch hazard** - keep hands away from clamping area during use.\\ | **Pinch hazard** - keep hands away from clamping area during use.\\ | ||
**Projectile hazard** - workpiece may fracture under high pressures. Always wear safety goggles and ensure that the clear shield is in the closed and locked position when operating the press.\\ | **Projectile hazard** - workpiece may fracture under high pressures. Always wear safety goggles and ensure that the clear shield is in the closed and locked position when operating the press.\\ | ||
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+ | =====Operating Procedures===== | ||
__Operation of the hydraulic press:__ | __Operation of the hydraulic press:__ | ||
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5) Remove your sample from the press, making sure to wear insulated gloves if the heater was used, then close the clear shield when finished. | 5) Remove your sample from the press, making sure to wear insulated gloves if the heater was used, then close the clear shield when finished. | ||
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===== Detailed Specifications ===== | ===== Detailed Specifications ===== | ||
+ | Model 4386 | ||
+ | * Manually operated | ||
+ | * Clamping force 12 tons | ||
+ | * Daylight opening 0" – 15" (Factory set at 5”) | ||
+ | * Stroke 5-1/8” | ||
+ | * Two (2) fully threaded columns | ||
+ | * Heated platen package, including: | ||
+ | * Two (2) 6” x 6” electrically heated steel platens | ||
+ | * 700 watts per platen | ||
+ | * Temperature range up to 650 deg F | ||
+ | * One (1) digital temperature controller per platen | ||
+ | * 0-24,000 lb Analog pressure gauge, reading in 200 lb increments (digital gauge also available) | ||
+ | * 115/1 supply voltage FLA 12.18 (230V option upon request; Model 4386.4010) | ||
+ | * Electrical disconnect (non-fused) | ||
+ | * Dimensions: 22”L-R x 16”F-B x 39”H (uncrated) | ||
+ | * Weight: 300 pounds (uncrated) | ||
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===== Reference Documentation ===== | ===== Reference Documentation ===== | ||
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hot_press.txt · Last modified: 2023/05/03 18:40 by bdincau