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 * ShopBot Auth - to create molds out of MDF with the CNC.
 * Woodshop Auth
-** [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Rockwell_14_inch_bandsaw Bandsaw] - To cut flashing (excess material) from thick finished parts with Vertical Bandsaw.
+** [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Rockwell_14_inch_bandsaw Band saw] - To cut flashing (excess material) from thick finished parts with Vertical Band saw.
 ** [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Porter_Cable_Panel_Saw Panel Saw] - to cut sheets of plastic to correct frame size.
 * 3D Printer Auth
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-# Insert sheet of material into Frame
+ ''' Power On Procedure '''
-# Close the frame latch to the secure the material
-# Push bar forward to close frame clamps and secure overall frame.
-# Secure Buck/Form/Mould to Vacuum table
-# Check seals around material and mold
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 # Turn on Wall Power
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 # Turn on Machine Power
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+# Insert sheet of material into Frame
+# Close the frame latch to the secure the material
+# Push bar forward to close frame clamps and secure overall frame.
+# Secure Buck/Form/Mould to Vacuum table
+# Check seals around material and mold
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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.
+# Throw away failed part pulls in dumpster. '''Do not leave in Hot Metals area.'''
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 ===Materials for Buck/Form===
-These are an exmaple of some materials that can be used for molding. The material needs to be heat resistant. It should also have a flat base for stability on the platform.
+These are an example of some materials that can be used for molding. The material needs to be heat resistant. It should also have a flat base for stability on the platform.
 * [https://www.amazon.com/SELECTION-5lb-Plaster-of-Paris/dp/B077MD57S3/ Plaster of Paris]
 * [https://www.alumilite.com/store/p/1055-Vac-Master-50.aspx Vac-Master Resin with Aluminum]
-* MDF ( Shaped on CNC or pre-shaped )
+* MDF Form ( Shaped by Shopbot CNC or purchased pre-shaped )
 * Aluminum/Steel Part
 ===Materials for Forming===
-Information on safe thermoformable materials in sheets.
+Information on safe thermo-formable materials in sheets.
 Material Selection Guide - https://www.toolcraft.co.uk/vacuum-forming/advice/vacuum-forming-help-material-selection-guide.htm