Used Ram Press For Ceramics

In operation a slice of de aired clay body is placed in between two shaped porous moulds and vertical movement of the moulds presses the body into the required shape.

Used ram press for ceramics.

About skt ceramics. The ram process and ram dies are described on the following pages. Gypsum cement plaster is commonly used but more permanent materials have been developed and are being used where applicable. A ram press or ram press is a machine invented in the usa in the mid 1940s that is used to press clay into moulded shapes such as plates and bowls.

Including clays glazes kilns potter s wheels tools. The ram process is the mechanical hydraulic plastic pressing of ceramic shapes with permeable dies. Pieces made with this forming method are not generally as sculptural as those made by hand pressing however like hand pressing this forming method does not allow for undercuts to be included in the die. Comprehensive supplier for the ceramist we offer a complete line of ceramic materials equipment and supplies.

The ram press is a hydraulic press originally used as a forming method in the porcelain industry.