Registration/Alignment Hole Punch Model 2124

Alignment of the prints within the multilayer structure is achieved by a registration system based on holes punched along the edges of the plastic carrier tape the ceramic is cast upon. If the ceramic is thick enough to be self supporting, the holes can be punched in the ceramic without the plastic backing.

A punch and die set is provided that punches 5 - 0.125" holes alone each side of a 6 inch length of carrier tape. This is done after casting. The machine is equipped with a shear which cuts the tape to the correct length. The operator uses a foot switch to actuate the punching operation. This is powered by an air cylinder. After the holes are punched the operator manually advances the tape to the next location for punching and shearing. Each print has its own associated pattern of registration holes.

The clearance between the punch and die must be small to cleanly cut mylar. This necessitates a high precision die set to guide to engagement of the punches with the dies. This is required because if the punch comes into contact with the edges of the die chipping will result which will destroy the machine's effectiveness. A Danly ball-bushing dies set will be used. Two hand no tie-down will not be provided because the slot into which the tape is inserted for punching is too small to create a pinch point hazard.

Specifications:

Height:	18 Inches
Width:	18 Inches
Depth:	18 Inches
Weight:	100 Pounds
Electrical:	None
Air:	100 PSI
Ventilation:	None