Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine: Difference between revisions
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# Secure Buck/Form/Mould to Vacuum table | # Secure Buck/Form/Mould to Vacuum table. | ||
Note: it is recommended to have the mold be a bit taller than desired part, to allow space for cut separation. | |||
# Check seals around material and mold | # Check seals around material and mold | ||
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# Open Vacuum Valve | # Open Vacuum Valve. You should see the plastic part quickly take the shape of the mold. | ||
# Monitor pull of material over mold | # Monitor pull of material over mold | ||
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# Close Vacuum Valve to Turn off Vacuum | # Close Vacuum Valve to Turn off Vacuum, when part is ready. | ||
# Allow part | # Allow part sufficient time to cool, before separation. This time frame is dependent on the thickness of your material. | ||
# Push bed/platen/platform lever Up to lower down and pull away from part. | # Push bed/platen/platform lever Up to lower down and pull mold away from formed part. | ||
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[[File:Bvf_vacuum_valve.jpg|300px]] | [[File:Bvf_vacuum_valve.jpg|300px]] | ||
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# Turn off Main Wall power. | # Turn off Main Wall power. | ||
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[[File:Bvf main power.jpg|300px]] | [[File:Bvf main power.jpg|300px]] | ||
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