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{{NeedsUpdate|This machine has moved locations and power needs to be run. The vacuum pump seems to be missing or broken. Needs be extricated from its corner and inspected for word to be done.}} | |||
{{Template:EquipmentPage | {{Template:EquipmentPage | ||
|owner = PS:One | |owner = PS:One | ||
|hostarea = | |hostarea = Cold Metals | ||
|certification = yes | |certification = yes | ||
|hackable = no | |hackable = no | ||
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|serial = | |serial = | ||
|arrived = 2018 | |arrived = 2018 | ||
|where = | |where = Cold Metals | ||
|doesitwork = yes | |doesitwork = yes | ||
|contact = | |contact = Area Host | ||
|value = tbd | |value = tbd | ||
|image = | |image = Belovac_Vacuum_Former_Main.jpg|300px | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
This vacuum forming machine has been donated by SAIC and is currently installed in | This vacuum forming machine has been donated by SAIC and is currently installed in Cold Metals area. A Danger Committee was formed and the machine is ready for member use pending authorization. | ||
=== How to Get Authorized === | === How to Get Authorized === | ||
'''Authorization for this machine is on demand'''. Please | '''Authorization for this machine is on demand and [[Viral_Authorizations|viral]]'''. Please make a request on Slack to see when an Authorized member is available and coordinate an authorization. | ||
Please review the information on this page, in particular the Safety section. | Please review the information on this page, in particular the Safety section before meeting. | ||
Please bring your own materials, as there is no guarantee there will be any available. A few sheets of thin 12in x 12in ABS/HIPS would be ideal. | Please bring your own materials, as there is no guarantee there will be any available. A few sheets of thin 12in x 12in ABS/HIPS would be ideal. | ||
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* Select desired Valve configuration on bed/platen/platform. | |||
# Both Valves closed for 12inx12in frame | |||
# Left Valve Closed and Right Valve Open for 24inx24in frame | |||
# Both Valves Open for 24inx48in frame | |||
|[[File:Bvf_platform_valves.jpg|300px]] | |[[File:Bvf_platform_valves.jpg|300px]] | ||
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===Troubleshooting=== | === Trimming Part === | ||
* Depending on the thickness of the material, a band saw or box cuter can be used to trim excess flashing from the final part. | |||
=== Troubleshooting === | |||
How long does it take to heat the plastic sheet? | How long does it take to heat the plastic sheet? | ||
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== Maintenance and Repairs == | == Maintenance and Repairs == | ||
* Get Running - ''DONE'' | * Get Running - mostly ''DONE'' | ||
* Add equipment sticker to machine for wiki info | * Add equipment sticker to machine for wiki info | ||
* Fix platen/frame rubber seals | * Fix platen/frame rubber seals | ||
* Build basic test mold for demos and training. (PS1 Logo or Mask) | * Build basic test mold for demos and training. (PS1 Logo or Mask) | ||
* Move vacuum gauge to before the valve, to measures the vacuum the pump is pulling (right now it's after the valve, so doesn't read anything useful) | * Move vacuum gauge to before the valve, to measures the vacuum the pump is pulling (right now it's after the valve, so doesn't read anything useful) | ||
* Install Additional/Larger Vacuum Tank to the system for more capacity | * Install Additional/Larger Vacuum Tank to the system for more capacity | ||
* More powerful Vacuum Pump | * More powerful Vacuum Pump | ||
* Temperature Monitoring | * Temperature Monitoring | ||
* Mount Control Panel Box to machine | * Mount Control Panel Box to machine ''DONE'' | ||
* Put on locking casters, or more permanent blocks/skid (machine is very heavy) | * Put on locking casters, or more permanent blocks/skid (machine is very heavy) IN PROCESS | ||
* make the platen stationary and the heater roll (complicated) | * make the platen stationary and the heater roll (complicated) DONE | ||
* Reduce the footprint of the machine (complicated) | * Reduce the footprint of the machine (complicated) | ||
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|Andrew Camardella | |Andrew Camardella | ||
|By Request | |||
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|Dave Solomon | |||
|By Request | |By Request | ||
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=== How to Become an Authorizer === | === How to Become an Authorizer === | ||
Get an ok from the area host. Successfully run an authorization supervised by an authorizer. | Get an ok from the area host. Successfully run an authorization supervised by an authorizer. | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Broken Authorization]] | ||
