Instruction Manual

Operation 4-29
Heated Vacuum Tooling Plate
The Heated Vacuum Tooling Plate utilizes vacuum through the holes in the tooling plate to
hold the workpiece against the Heated Vacuum Tooling Plate. The Heated Vacuum Tooling
Plate is shown in Figure 4-12. Correct temperature of the workpiece improves the fluid flow
and dispensing results of a specific fluid. The Temperature Controller brings the
temperature of the tooling plate to a pre-set temperature and then maintains that constant
temperature.
The HT-1000 Temperature Controller controls one DC heating element. (The needle heater
is a DC device). The HT-2000 Temperature Controller can control two AC heating elements
(the heated tooling plate is an AC device), two DC heating elements, or one AC and one DC
heating element. The 4-Channel Temperature Controller can control up to four DC heating
element and two AC heating element. See Figure 4-13, Figure 4-14, and Figure 4-15.
Safety First
Before you attempt to reach inside the cabinet work area, refer to Heated Vacuum Tooling
Plate Safety in Section 3 – Safety, for important safety information.
Operation Controls
The tooling plate is equipped with a group of vacuum-holes. These holes are plugged with
Phillips screws. The operator can remove or install the screws to accommodate different size
work pieces. The vacuum can be turned ON and OFF by pressing the yellow Vacuum button
located in the dispensing area. See Figure 4-12, Heated Vacuum Tooling Plate.