Buehler SimpliMet 3000 - Reference and Parts Information; Recommended Parameters

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MA201435_13.1 [Original Instructions] 6/25/2012
SimpliMet 3000 Recommended Parameters
Note: The listed parameters are for single molds only. Double all heat times when using a duplex mold
assembly.
 Due to variable voltages, heating times may vary. Voltages below 120 VAC will take longer
than 120 VAC and 240 VAC.
 Heat and Cool times is in minutes.
1"
25 mm
1.25"
30 mm
1.5"
40 mm
2"
50 mm
Materials
Temperature
Pressure
Heat/Cool
Heat/Cool
Heat/Cool
Heat/Cool
Phenolic
150° C
(300° F)
290 bar
4200 psi
1.0 / 3.0
1.0 / 3.0
1.0 / 3.0
2.0 / 3.0
Diallyl
Phthalate
150° C
(300° F)
290 bar
4200 psi
1.0 / 3.0
1.0 / 3.0
1.0 / 3.0
2.0 / 3.0
EpoMet™
150° C
(300° F)
290 bar
4200 psi
1.0 / 3.0
1.0 / 3.0
1.0 / 3.0
2.0 / 3.0
KonductoMet™
150° C
(300° F)
290 bar
4200 psi
1.0 / 3.0
1.0 / 3.0
1.5 / 3.0
2.0 / 3.5
ProbeMet™
150° C
(300° F)
290 bar
4200 psi
1.0 / 3.0
1.0 / 3.0
1.5 / 3.0
2.0 / 3.5
TransOptic™**
177° C
(350° F)
145 bar
2100 psi
2.0 / 11.0
2.0 / 11.0
2.0 / 11.0
3.0 /11.0
** TransOptic™ heat and cool times are based on .5-inch thick finished mount. For thicker mounts, heat times remain
the same but increase the cool time.