KZK Powder Tech Corp. Tomorrow's Technology - TODAY ! ™ KZK PTC About Us News Testing Center Parts List Service Test Data Contact Us In Business Since 1987 POWDER TESTING CENTER QUALITY & REPEATABILITY CONTROL - COMPACTION OPTIMIZATION - R&D   MODEL PTC-04DM Test Time: Below 10 minutes   The Powder Testing Center provides basic information necessary in designing and controlling a dry powder compaction process. The tests are also used for evaluation and quality control of powders not destined for compaction. The testing capability covers a wide range of powders: metallic, ceramic, refractories, nuclear, pharmaceutical, abrasives, explosives, chemicals and others. A pressure holding option accommodates powders that require time for internal reactions. The testing process is computer controlled and automated. A typical test takes less than 10 minutes (for cold compaction) allowing testing for direct quality control on production lines.   The Model PTC-04DM offers all the features of our older PTC-04DT and PTC-03DT versions. The main difference is that the unit can be separated into 3 modules: testing and control module, power module, and Bulk Powder Tester module. Each of the modules is rigid, relatively light, and can be shipped for service as an ordinary small package. The Bulk Powder Tester module is an independent unit and can be used by itself in determining bulk powder properties: angle of repose, bulk density, tap density, room humidity and temperature.   PTC Brochure.pdf angle of repose bulk density tap density compactibility die friction ejection properties ejection energies green expansions axial strength energy at fracture radial strength diametral strength cohesiveness room humidity and T     UPGRADE Upgrade provides USB connectivity to a driving computer and compatibility with the latest computer operating systems. BULK POWDER TESTER The Bulk Powder Tester (BPT) can be utilized as an independent computer-controlled Testing Unit. PTC-03DT Upgrade for older Model PTC-03DT: * R-UCB - Control System Board upgrade only   BPT Main tested bulk powder properties: * Angle of Repose * Bulk Powder Density * Tap Density * Room Temperature and Humidity The test data is saved in a spreadsheet file.   MODEL PTC-04DM SPECIFICATION: Tested Powders: all types of powders Load Capacity: 10 metric tons Pressing Capacity: 3,210 MPa (225 TSI) Die Temperatures: up to 300oC (570 F) Powder Sample: approximately 30 cm3 Die Diameters: 6.35-19.05 mm (0.25-0.75") Compact Length: 2-16 mm (0.08-0.630") Controlled by: PC with MS Windows Size (W-D-H): 180-279-584 mm (7-11-23") GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS - GRAPHS * Test compacting pressure: pressing, closing, isostatic * Compactibility coefficient variations with green density * Slide coefficient variations with green density * Ejection characteristic for the test compact * Axial crushing characteristic for the test compact * Radial crushing characteristic for the test compact * Diametral crushing characteristic for the test compact * Compaction characteristic * Isostatic compaction characteristic * Local pressure distribution in arbitrary compacts * Local density distribution in arbitrary compacts * Local shrinkage perpendicular to pressing direction * Local shrinkage parallel to pressing direction.   TESTING MODES: Fixed Compact Density/Length - pressing to a desired in-die average compact density or length Fixed Punch Pressure - pressing to a desired maximum pressing pressure. Fixed Net Pressure - pressing to a desired net (isostatic) pressure.   The pressing position and pressure are controlled by precision gauges. A motor brake stops the compaction at a desired point. The final pressure may be held for a selected time period before release. For hot pressing, the die (with or without the powder) is heated to the desired temperature immediately before the compaction. TEST DIES: Cold Pressing Test Die. It may be solid, with inserts, or surface coated. Dies made of different materials are used for friction optimization. The mounting of a die in the test unit takes approximately 5 minutes. This die may be used in WARM PRESSING at up to 70oC (160 F) with a band heater and a temperature sensor. Cold/Hot Adaptable Test Die. This die consists of a mounting head with supporting hardware and interchangeable die cylinders. The cylinders are shielded with ceramic insulator bushings. These dies can test continuously at any temperatures up to 300oC (570 F). This die type is the most convenient and inexpensive setup for die material optimization and lubrication studies.   APPLICATIONS Powder Quality Control: - direct in-line quality control of powder after mixing and before pressing. If tested parameters are out of predetermined limits, the powder is remixed or rejected. - control of a lubricant content in a powder mixture - control of a binder content in a powder mixture Development & Optimization: - determination of an optimum average green density for new compacts and powders - determination of an optimum lubricant and binder content - determination of an optimum die material to minimize friction - optimizing die temperature effects R & D: - new powders and mixtures - temperature effects on pressing - optimizing die materials and die surface coatings - improving lubricants and binders - improving product quality   About Us | News & Updates | The Testing Center | Parts List | Service | Test Data | Contact Us Tel. 443-248-1773, E-mail info@kzkptc.com Copyright © 1999-2024 KZK Powder Tech Corp. All rights reserved.