Graphite Press

Graphite Press is a production block that converts Coal into Graphite. It performs a single crafting operation on incoming Coal and yields Graphite without drawing electrical power. The unit operation is fast: each production cycle takes 1.5 seconds, during which the Press consumes Coal and produces Graphite at the rates shown in the source data.

A Graphite Press converts Coal into Graphite at an effective throughput of 1.33 Coal per second → 0.66 Graphite per second, with no power consumption and a cycle time of 1.5 s. Because it does not require electricity, the block can be placed early in a base or in locations where power is scarce, but it still needs a steady supply of Coal to maintain continuous output.

Practical usage and deployment considerations:

• Position Graphite Presses close to Coal sources or to Coal conveyors so they can be fed directly; continuous input is required to keep production steady.
• Route the Graphite output to storage, other crafting buildings, or directly to factories that consume Graphite. Buffered storage between presses and downstream consumers helps smooth intermittent input or demand spikes.
• Since the Press consumes no power, it is inexpensive to run, but throughput is limited by the mechanical conversion rate. If higher Graphite production is needed, add parallel Graphite Press units rather than relying on overclocking or power upgrades.
• Use standard item transport methods (conveyors, sorters, junctions) to balance inputs and split Coal across multiple presses when scaling production.
• Because each cycle converts more Coal mass than Graphite mass produced per second, plan Coal supply logistics accordingly; sustained Graphite output requires a greater Coal throughput.

The Graphite Press is a straightforward, power-free conversion building that fills the role of producing Graphite from Coal. It is most effective when integrated into a supply chain that supplies steady Coal and collects Graphite for further processing or storage.