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| PRESSMASTER Pressmaster uniaxial hot press systems are designed for
simultaneous application of high temperatures and high pressures. Primary applications
include densification of powdered materials, diffusion bonding of solid components, and
processing of fibrous composites.
Each Pressmaster is supplied as a complete system including: vacuum
chamber, hydraulic press and frame, graphite hot zone, power supply, mechanical vacuum
pump, and a programmable control system. Available options include: interchangeable
hot zones, high vacuum pumps, data recorders, hot ejection, and load cells.
Die
or Platen
Max Dimensions
(inches) |
Press
Capacity
Standard
(tons) |
Ram
Travel
(inches) |
Ram
Diameter
(inches) |
Model
Number |
| 18ø by 12 |
200 |
6 |
6 |
1812 |
| 12ø by 12 |
100 |
6 |
4 |
1212 |
| 8ø by 12 |
50 |
6 |
3 |
812 |
| 6ø by 10 |
50 |
6 |
3 |
610 |
| 20ø by 20 |
100 |
8 |
5 |
2020 |
Other sizes available as well as 10 and 25 ton
laboratory units |

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INTERCHANGEABLE HOT ZONES
Each Pressmaster furnace will accept four different hot zones which
are easily interchanged. All internal components (including heating element, insulation,
and power feedthroughs) are mounted on the front and rear vacuum chamber doors. To change
zones, simply disconnect the power leads, remove the doors from their hinges, and replace
with alternate door/hot zone assemblies. Both doors and the main chamber are fabricated
from double-walled carbon steel with internal baffling for efficient water cooling.
Stainless steel doors and chambers are available for areas with poor water quality which
could accelerate corrosion or when the ultimate high vacuum performance is required.
HEATING
ELEMENT |
Graphite |
Tungsten Mesh |
Molybdenum
Mesh |
Molybdenum
Disilicide |
INSULATION |
Graphite
Fiber |
Radiation
Shields |
Radiation
Shields |
Ceramic Fiber |
ATMOSPHERE |
Vacuum, Inert |
Vacuum, Inert |
Vacuum, Inert |
Air |
OPERATING
TEMP. |
2200°C |
2000°C |
1500°C |
1500°C |
MAXIMUM
TEMP. |
2500°C |
2200°C |
1700°C |
1600°C |
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