Hydraulic Die Forming Discussion Group

Re: Kevlar plate question

On Fri Mar 27 '09, Daniel Evans wrote
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>I got a shiny new MkIII press, and I set it up yesterday. In the instructions I see there are acrylic spacers on the top and bottom platens. I also see there is a kevlar plate covering each spacer. My question is how do I secure the top kevlar plate to the top spacer?
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>Thanks in advance,
>Daniel

Hi Daniel,
It seems that though we keep improving the instructions, there is always something more that could said---your question points out another detail that we should add. Use Scotch double-sided tape around the edges. Do not use more tape than that, and do not use carpet tape. The idea is to have the kevlar attached firmly enough that it won't fall off, but still can be pried off to turn over or replace when the surface has deteriorated beyond usefulness.
Have fun with your new toy, and "play" safely!
Cynthia Eid

Fri Mar 27 '09

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