Design Guidelines
HAND OPERATED
Heat Staking Press

Model TS 100

The Sonitek 100 series hand operated press is ideal for low volume production runs or for prototyping applications. The 100 series press is available with a 340 watt tapped (1/4-28) probe. Our temperature controller is a state of the art microprocessor based, auto-tuning, P.I.D based unit. With seventeen different standard models to choose from and a virtually limitless arrangement of custom tooling available, the Sonitek 100 series Thermal Press is an ideal assembly press no plastics house should be without.

Insertion
Standard tips available for
inserts
up to 3/8" or M10

Hot Knife De-Gating
Heated sharp blades with beveled
edge can cut gate flush to -.010

Staking
Custom platens available to stake
several studs/tabs simultaneously.

Date Coding/Serialize
Use type holders or multi-wheel
numbering for permant part I.
D.

SONIC WELDERS AND CONVERSION KITS
Sonitek's Thermal Conversion Kits (TCK) for sonic welders allows you to easily convert your idle press into a thermal press (and back again) with our 100 Series controller and "dummy stack". Standard tooling for the TCK includes your choice of a probe or a 3"x"3 platen. Choose from the following model numbers:

TCK100-B Fits Branson 400&800 Series, S&M 1085, USSPT20.

TCK100-D Fits all Branson 900 Series, 5170,8800 and Dukane heavy duty thrusters.

TCK100-F Fits S&M 1080, Dukane slim line.

TCK100-T Timer expansion option.

Features
  • Tapped probe/platens (1/4-28) got interchangeable tips.
  • Cast aluminum base.
  • 1 1/4" diameter solid stainless steel column.
  • 3" stroke distance.
  • Gross head height adjustment.
  • 80-999 F operating range.
  • Quick change-over tool mount design.
  • Solid state technology.
  • lever actuated with spring-loaded return.
  • Adjustable locking positive stop.
  • J-type built-in thermocouple.
  • Operates on 100/115 VAC, 50/60Hz (220 availbable)
Options
  • Up to six outputs and two temperature zones.
  • Hydraulic speed control.
  • Extended column height (up to 36").
  • Large platens (up to 6"x6").
  • Set of 8 insertion tips .080"-3/8" (M2.0-M101)
  • Hot knife beveled blade up to 1" long (1/4"-28 thread) for degating and cutting
  • Dual probe mount (up to 8" L-R).
  • Customized fixturing.
  • Elongated heater probes.
  • Set of eight staking tips 1/32" to 1/4" dia. studs.
  • Out of temperature alarm (light).
  • Post cooling kit.
  • Machine stand with casters.....
  • End of stake indicator light and timer.
  • 2 position slide tables
  • Pneumatic assist option.

Sonic & Thermal Technologies, Inc.
84 Research Drive
Milford, CT 06460
Tel: (203) 878-9321 Fax: (203) 878-6786

Call Toll Free
1-800-875-4676

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