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This vacuum forming machine has been donated by SAIC and is currently installed in Hot Metals area. A Danger Committee was formed and the machine is ready for member use pending authorization. | This vacuum forming machine has been donated by SAIC and is currently installed in Hot Metals area. A Danger Committee was formed and the machine is ready for member use pending authorization. | ||
'''Authorization for this machine is on demand'''. Please ask one of the authorized users (below). | |||
===Current Status=== | ===Current Status=== | ||
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The following instructions are an initial release of how to run the machine. | The following instructions are an initial release of how to run the machine. | ||
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! Diagram/Picture | |||
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# Insert sheet of material into Frame | # Insert sheet of material into Frame | ||
# Secure Mold to Vacuum table | # Secure Mold to Vacuum table | ||
# Check seals around material and mold | # Check seals around material and mold | ||
# Turn on Wall Power [[File:Bvf main power.jpg|300px]] | |- | ||
# Turn on Machine Power [[File:Bvf machine power.jpg|300px]] | | | ||
# Turn on Wall Power | |||
|[[File:Bvf main power.jpg|300px]] | |||
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# Turn on Machine Power | |||
|[[File:Bvf machine power.jpg|300px]] | |||
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# Select Number of Heating Elements | # Select Number of Heating Elements | ||
# Select Duty Cycle | # Select Duty Cycle | ||
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# Connect Pneumatic Hose. It can be borrowed from the CNC Plasma Cutter, if not in use. | # Connect Pneumatic Hose. It can be borrowed from the CNC Plasma Cutter, if not in use. | ||
# Turn on Heating Element [[File:Bvf control panel.jpeg|300px]] | # Turn on Heating Element | ||
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# Move material frame into heater | # Move material frame into heater | ||
# Close Vacuum Valve | # Close Vacuum Valve | ||
# Turn on pump, to begin to build vacuum [[File:Bvf control panel.jpeg|300px]] | # Turn on pump, to begin to build vacuum | ||
# Visually check if heating element is on and if material is warming [[File:Bvf heat 1.jpg|300px]] | |[[File:Bvf control panel.jpeg|300px]] | ||
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# Visually check if heating element is on and if material is warming | |||
# Visually check if material is sagging and ready | |||
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[[File:Bvf heat 1.jpg|300px]] | |||
[[File:Bvf heat 2.jpg|300px]] | |||
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# Pull Material frame forward | # Pull Material frame forward | ||
# Inspect Plastic is ready | # Inspect Plastic is ready | ||
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# Open Vacuum Valve | # Open Vacuum Valve | ||
# Monitor pull of material over mold | # Monitor pull of material over mold | ||
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# Turn off Vacuum | # Turn off Vacuum | ||
# Turn off Heater | # Turn off Heater | ||
# Disconnect pneumatic hose. Return to CNC Plasma Cutter. | # Disconnect pneumatic hose. Return to CNC Plasma Cutter. | ||
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==Safety== | ==Safety== | ||
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===Warnings=== | ===Warnings=== | ||
* ''' | * '''OT SURFACE''' - Metal Frame holding material and handles will be hot. Wear Gloves during operation. [[File:Hot sm.png|150px]] | ||
* [[File:Fire sm.png|150px]] ''' | * [[File:Fire sm.png|150px]] '''FIRE''' - Material may catch fire while heater is left on. Do not leave unattended. | ||
* ''' | * '''CRUSHING''' - Make certain there is nothing obstructing the platform, before pulling the pneumatic lever raising the mold to frame. [[File:Crush sm.png|150px]] | ||
* [[File:Shock sm.png|150px]] ''' | * [[File:Shock sm.png|150px]] '''ELECTRIC SHOCK''' - High Voltage machinery (3 Phase Power) required to run motors and heating elements. Make certain cabling is secure and undamaged before operating. | ||
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD10sMJJbf8 Overview of newer model] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD10sMJJbf8 Overview of newer model] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTFnsG814Pc Custom Vacuum Box creation] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTFnsG814Pc Custom Vacuum Box creation] | ||
== Tips & tricks == | |||
This vacuum forming machine... | |||
===Troubleshooting=== | |||
===Maintenance and Repairs=== | ===Maintenance and Repairs=== | ||
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* Attach Control Panel to machine | * Attach Control Panel to machine | ||
== List of Currently Certified Users == | |||
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! Authorized Member | |||
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|Andrew Camardella | |||
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[[Category: Hot Metals]] | [[Category: Hot Metals]] | ||
