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- Page 1 Universal Film Maker User's Manual P/N 0016-010 P/N 700-0033 Version 2.9 A Thermo Electron business...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Information Universal Film Maker Product Description ..........3 Specifications ....................4 The Manual ....................4 Disclaimer ....................4 Warranty Information...................4 Operation Assembly ....................5-6 Using the Universal Film Maker ...............7-8 Sample Information Pressing and Sample Preparation ..............9 Polymer Melt Chart ...................10 Temperature Controller Temperature Controller Operation ............11-13 Appendix... -
Page 5: General Information
General Information Product Description The Universal Film Maker (UFM) manufactured by Spectra-Tech provides an easy-to-use and highly reproducible method of pressing polymers into thin films. The simplified construction of the UFM, comprised of only 4 major parts, makes sample preparation quick, convenient and economical. -
Page 6: Specifications
General Information Specifications Film Diameter: 20 mm Film Thicknesses (nominal): 15, 25, 50, 100, 250 & 500 µm Temperature Range: Ambient - 300˚C Heaters: Integral within Platen Voltage (Temp. Controller): 120 or 240 Volts (switchable) Temperature Sensing: Temperature Controller: Digital The Manual This manual is designed as a tutorial to guide you through the assembly and operation of the Universal Film Maker. -
Page 7: Operation
Operation Assembly without Aluminum Foil Discs Top Platen Holder Ring Sample Spacer Center Post Bottom Platen 1. Place the bottom platen on a flat surface. 2. Select the spacer ring for the desired thickness, and place it around the center post on the bottom platen (recessed side up, flat side down). - Page 8 Operation Assembly Using Aluminum Foil Discs Top Platen Holder Ring Sample Al Foil Disks Spacer Center Post Bottom Platen 1. Place the bottom platen on a flat surface. 2. Select the spacer ring for the desired thickness and place it around the center post on the bottom platen (recessed side up, flat side down).
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Page 9: Using The Universal Film Maker
Operation Using the Universal Film Maker Insulation Plates The special plates isolate the UFM from the Hydraulic Press. They are made of Transite HT (a non-asbestos material). The use of the plates maintains the temperature within a couple of degrees of the set temperature. The insulation plates retain the heat in the Film Maker and prevent the Hydraulic Press from heating up. - Page 10 Operation Using the Universal Film Maker Adjust Press Pressure Increase the pressure of the hydraulic press until the desired pressure is reached, a good starting point is about 1/2 ton (1000 psi). Note: Do not exceed two tons (4000 psi); A half ton (1000 psi) is sufficient for most purposes. Allow the film maker to remain under pressure for two to four minutes.
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Page 11: Sample Information
Sample Information Pressing and Sample Preparation Pre-Crushing of Sample To prevent damage to the platens, samples should not be pressed in the film maker while it is cold. The Spectra-Tech macro-micro die (P/N 0016-009) is recommended for samples that require pre-crushing at ambient temperature. Amount of Sample To determine the optimum amount of sample to load for any given thickness, some experimentation will be required. -
Page 12: Polymer Melt Chart
Sample Information Polymer Melt Chart Polymer Temperature °C Low Density Polyethylene Linear Low Density Polyethylene High Density Polyethylene Nylon 6,6 Polyamide 11 Polyamide 12 Polyamide 6 Polyamide 6,10 Polyamide 6,6 Polyacetal Polystyrene Polymethylmethacrylate Polyvinylchloride Polypropylene Polycarbonate Note: These temperatures are for pure polymers. Temperatures will change for mixed polymers copolymers or polymers with additives. -
Page 13: Temperature Controller
Temperature Controller Temperature Controller Operation UNIVERSAL FILM MAKER HEATER UPPER UPPER °C DISABLED CONTROL PLATEN LOWER LOWER °C ENABLED PLATEN DATA PV/SV SEL The temperature controller has several features: • Enable and Disable switch: Allows the user to disable the heat to the platens without disconnecting the cables or turning the controller off. - Page 14 Temperature Controller Temperature Controller Operation 7 Set the temperature: • Press PV/SV button (PS = Process Value, SV = Setpoint Value) so that the SV LED is lit is (the SV mode). • Use the up arrow buttons to set the "one's", "ten's" and "hundred's" temperature •...
- Page 15 Temperature Controller Temperature Controller Operation Initial settings Parameter Value Should be P-n1 0 (upscale reverse acting heating) P-n2 1 for RTD; 3 for K type; 7 for T type thermocouple P-Df 4 (digital filter) P-SL 0 (lower limit input range) P-SU 315 (upper limit input range) user variable P-Ab...
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Page 16: Appendix
Appendix Cleaning & Care 1. DO NOT immerse in solvents. 2. DO NOT use any metal scaper on the platens. 3. DO NOT immerse the platens in water. The platens can be wiped clean with solvents. Replacement Parts PRODUCT NAME PART NUMBER Aluminum Foil Disks / package of 100 0016-012... - Page 18 Empowering Your FT-IR A Thermo Electron business Thermo Spectra-Tech Phone: 203-926-8998 230 Long Hill Cross Rd. 800-THE-FTIR PO Box 869 FAX: 203-926-8909 www.thermospectra-tech.com Shelton, CT 06484-0869 info@thermospectra-tech.com...
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