Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine: Difference between revisions
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=== Current Status === | === Current Status === | ||
This machine is working but requires maintenance and improvements. | This machine is working but requires maintenance and improvements (see list below). | ||
== Vacuum Forming Process == | == Vacuum Forming Process == | ||
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* 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 | * 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) | ||
* Larger Vacuum Tank | * 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 | ||
* Put on locking casters, or more permanent blocks/skid (machine is very heavy) | |||
* make the platen stationary and the heater roll (complicated) | |||
* Reduce the footprint of the machine (complicated) | |||
== Authorizers == | == Authorizers == | ||
