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Old 02-27-2008, 08:58 AM
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Default Re: Heat Soak Feature?

I don't have the ramp/soak feature on my controller. I use my oven for powder coating and imo, any oven of significant size will heat up slowly regardless, especially on the initial start. I rely on an IR thermometer to measure part temperature and once at cure temperature I begin the counter for the duration.

Ramp/soak might be useful for very large, thick parts which take considerable time to get to temperature. For these, I usually do this process manually by setting the temperature lower until the part begins to heat, then raising it to the desired temp.
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