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Inc.
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Phone: 313-388-3100 Fax: 313-388-9171
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION QUESTIONNAIRE FOR
CERAMIC, POWDER METAL AND OTHER APPLICATIONS
(TO BE USED FOR PRESS, TOOLING AND SAMPLES)
CUSTOMER _________________________________________________ DATE _____________________
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________ PHONE _____________________
FAX _______________________________ E-MAIL: _______________________________________
NAME OF CONTACT & TITLE ________________________________________
The following application information is necessary to enable us to process your quotation request for a press, tooling, or samples. Please complete all items which apply to your requirements, and return this form and drawing(s) to us.
(1) PTX Press Type or Model required (if known) ___________________________________________________________
(2) Will Equipment be used in Laboratory or Production?______________________________________________
(3) In what country will the equipment be used? ________________________________________________
(4) What are your electrical power requirements for the press? _____________
(Standard power is 460 or 230 volts, 60 HZ, 3 Phase)
(5) What type of equipment is currently being used to produce the above product?___________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Part (II) Description of
Part(s)
(1) Send detailed drawing of all green part(s)[ unfired or un-sintered] to be pressed along with as pressed, density (green density, not fired or sintered density) and part weight. Also send tooling sizes (if known) such as: Die inside diameter and Core Pin outside diameter (if part has a cored hole in it.) List additional comments that may help PTX to understand your application.
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(2) What is the fill-to-press compaction ratio required for your part? i.e., A) If pressed part height is .100” and B) Powder fill height in die cavity to make the .100” part is .200” this equals 2 to 1 compaction ratio. ________________
(3) Check box below to indicate system being used and write in powder compacting pressure required to press your part(s) to your required density:
( )Pounds/sq. inch___________________________ ( )Tons U.S./sq.inch ___________________________
( )KG/sq. cm._____________________________( )Metric Tons/sq. cm. ____________________________
(4) Is the part currently in production?____________ If so, what is current production rate?__________________
(5) What production rate is required? ______________________________________________________________
_____________ Parts per minute ______________ Parts per __________ hour shift
_____________ Shifts per day (1,2 or 3) _______________ Number of work hours per shift
A. If a powdered metal application, please list powder specifications: _____________________________________
(skip items B1 thru 9 and see Notes (a) thru (e) at bottom of page)
B. If a ceramic application, please complete the following :
(1) List powdered material type, including identification numbers and detailed description. (i.e., if Alumina is the
material type, advise percent of Alumina, such as 95%)_____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
(2) Is powder: free flowing, spray dried or agglomerated by some other process? Please state which. __________
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(3) Binder (circle one) (Yes) (No) ___________% by weight and type _______________________________
(4) Lube (circle one) (Yes) (No) ____________% by weight and type ________________________________
(5) What is mesh or micron size of the press ready powder ?____________________________________________
(6) Can the powdered material be screened?_________________________________________________________
NOTE: If any type of powdered material is being sent for sample testing or feasibility studies please reply to the following.
(7) Is the material hazardous?_________________ If so, give full details along with MSDS._________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
(8) What is length of shelf life, if any?_____________________________________________________________
(9) Is special storage required (i.e., refrigeration)? If so, give details.____________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: The following must be complied with upon sending any type of powder material to Pentronix for testing.
a) Obtain an RA authorization number from PTX.
b) A completed Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must accompany any material sent as required by USA law.
c) All material must be packed in solid type containers, as poor packing may result in spilled and/or contaminated
material.
d) All material must be shipped prepaid unless Pentronix specifies otherwise.
e) When determining the amount of powder to be sent, please consider the speed of the press and the volume of
compacts. If you have any questions regarding the amount of powder to send, please contact PTX-Pentronix
or your local PTX Agent.