Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine: Difference between revisions
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# Insert sheet of material into Frame | # Insert sheet of material into Frame | ||
# Close the frame latch to the secure the material | # Close the frame latch to the secure the material | ||
# Secure | # Secure Buck/Form/Mould to Vacuum table | ||
# Check seals around material and mold | # Check seals around material and mold | ||
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# Pull Material frame forward | # Pull Material frame forward | ||
# Inspect Plastic is ready | # Inspect Plastic is ready (sufficiently heated/soft) | ||
# push | # push lever to raise vacuum bed | ||
# 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 | # Allow part part to sufficient time cool. This is dependent on the thickness of your material. | ||
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'''Shutdown Procedure''' | |||
# Turn off Heater. | |||
# Disconnect pneumatic hose. Return to CNC Plasma Cutter. | # Disconnect pneumatic hose. Return to CNC Plasma Cutter. | ||
# Turn off machine power. | |||
# Turn off Main Wall power. | |||
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'''Cleanup Procedure''' | |||
# Cleanup any unused material or scrap. | |||
# Throw away failed part pulls in dumpster. Do not leave in Hot Metals area. | |||
