Insulated DieMate

The DieMate manifold is insulated to improve thermal uniformity and to prevent exposure of the DieMate socket to excess temperature. (The DieMate socket maximum temperature specihcation is 150 °C.) Figure 12.4 shows the insulated DieMate manifold before attachment of the 1 /16-inch transfer lines. The insulation consists of a ceramic hber strip that has a maximum operating temperature of 2300 °F (1260° C). 

Fig. 12.4 Insulated DieMate manifold top isometric view (left) and top view (right).

A flexible Kapton -coated heater is wrapped aroimd the clamshell and is powered using a 24 VDC input. The temperature of the clamshell is monitored using two 100 O platinum Resistive Temperature Devices (RTD s). Both the DieMate manifold and the clamshell heater are insulated using ceramic fiber strip obtained from a commercial source with a maximum temperature rating of 2300 F. 

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