Ram-press Operator
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Sets up and operates hydraulic ram press to form ware:
Positions hydrostone (plaster) die on bed of press, using hoist.
Clamps upper and lower halves of die to ram and bed of press.
Connetcs airhose to die. Aligns die, using pins, jacks, and
measuring device. Cuts pugged (plastic) clay to specified size
and places clay on die face. Presses control to lower ram to
shape ware. Depresses pedal to force air through die and rleease
ware from bed of press. Moves control to raise ram and release
ware from die. Holds setter under ram to allow ware to drop on
setter as it is released. Inspects ware for specified thickness
and adjusts position of die if necessary. Sponges die to remove
miosture and removes scrap clay, using knife.
May turn cotnrols
to adjust length and timing of ram stroke according to type ware
pressed.
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