Die Set Specifications
| Yield Strength Hardened Steel | 80,000 psi (550 MPa) |
| Recommended max loading @ 50 % | 40,000 psi (275 MPa) |
| Recommended max force |
31,000 lb (15.5 tons, 140 kN)
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| Typical force for quality pellets | 4000 - 11750 lb (2.0-6.0 tons, 17.5-53 kN) |
| Die sleeve inner diameter | 25 mm (0.984 inches) |
| Die sleeve height | 50 mm (1.96 inches) |
| Die sleeve outer diameter | 45 mm (1.77 inches) |
| Assembled height with spacers (w/o powder)* | 104 mm (4 inches) |
| Assembled height no spacers (w/o powder)* | 84 mm (3.3 inches) |
*If making thicker pellets, the die set can operate just the same without spacers.
Pellet Die Set for making 1 1/8 inch pellets from powders.
With your die set order we’ll include:
- Die sleeve
- Plunger rod
- 2 x spacers
- Base plate
- Aluminium release ring with cutout for viewing pellet during release
Shipping: Free fast shipping across USA and Canada
Material: hardened tool steel (Rockwell hardness >C60) polished to a high tolerance fit.
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Worldwide shipping, Free to North America
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Precision Made, Individually Inspected
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High Strength Heat Treated Steel
1 1/8 inch pellet die sets are some of the most common sizes found around the lab. The size of the pellet makes them easy to handle around the lab and typically contains a manageable 3-12 g of powder depending on the material density. 1 1/8 inch is a common pellet die size for solid state synthesis (shake and bake) synthesis of materials and of preparation of pulsed laser deposition targets.
Standard material is made of hardened tool steel (Rockwell hardness >C60) for long lasting trouble free performance. Sleeve is polished to high tolerances to allow the hardened tool steel plunger to slide through perfectly. Plunger and spacers are made from high yield strength steel, machined and polished to high tolerance for the perfect fit. Interior surfaces ground to mirror-like finish.
Ultrahard TiCN material is made from the same hardened tool steel (Rockwell hardness >C60) as our other sets however it is coated with a thin layer of ultrahard TiCN (Rockwell hardness >C80). This coating provides additional protection when working with very hard materials such a Al2O3, prolonging lifetime of the set. It also has the added benefit of reducing friction on the die walls and improving corrosion resistance when working with materials which might attached the steel. Sleeve is polished to high tolerances to allow the hardened tool steel plunger to slide through perfectly. Plunger and spacers are made from high yield strength steel, machined and polished to high tolerance for the perfect fit. Interior surfaces ground to mirror-like finish. Use this set if you are routinely using hard materials or those which might damage steel surface. If you would like us to make you a coated die set in another size - please contact us.
Video below is of the 25 mm die set to show operation - see photos to see how it looks
For an animation of die assembly, powder pressing and release click here.
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*If making thicker pellets, the die set can operate just the same without spacers.
Safety:
- Always wear googles and safety protection equipment
- Clean well after use to prevent rusting.
- Do not apply pressure beyond shown on table.
- See our tips for making perfect pellets here.
