Do not operate the press or furnace until you have received safety training.
- Set the tare weight of the cup
- Sift a small amount of metal powder
- Fill the cup with 14 grams of metal powder, ±1 gram
- Place the die ring on the press platen (there is a top/bottom)
- Fill the die ring with the metal powder and shake it down flat
- Do not let any powder get under the die
- Place the punch into the die and push it down onto the powder
- Slide the assembled punch and die toward the center of the press
- Power the press on
- Depress the foot pedal and allow the press to close fully
- Remove the workpiece using the removal ring.
- Place the workpiece in the heat treat furnace for 20 minutes
- Remove the workpiece and allow it to cool
