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--- hot_press [2022/08/27 00:29] – haley
+++ hot_press [2023/01/05 21:00] – haley
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-^                  Hot press              ^
+^                  Hot Press              ^
 |                        {{:tools:hotpress:4120.jpg?200|}}                                               |
-| **Tool Type:**                  "Press"                           |
+| **Tool Type:**                  Hot press                           |
-| **Location:**                   "Microfluidics Lab"                           |
+| **Location:**                   Microfluidics Lab                           |
-|  **Supervisor**        |  **Tool Lead**  |
-|  David Bothman         |    |
-|  (805) 893-4125        |    |
-|  bothman@cnsi.ucsb.edu  |    |
-| **Description:**                "Hot press"                           |
+| **Description:**                Hot press                           |
-| **Manufacturer:**               "Carver"                           |
+| **Manufacturer:**               Carver                           |
+Last updated 1/4/23 Haley
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-=====General Operation=====
+===== Safety Concerns =====
+**High heat hazard** - use insulated gloves when placing or removing workpieces from the press.\\
+**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.\\
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+=====Operating Procedures=====
 __Operation of the hydraulic press:__
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 ) 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 =====
+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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-===== Safety Concerns =====
-**High heat hazard** - use insulated gloves when placing or removing workpieces from the press.\\
-**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.\\
 ===== Reference Documentation =====
+{{ :hotpress.pdf |}}
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