Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine: Difference between revisions
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== | == Overview == | ||
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. | ||
== Status == | ===Current Status=== | ||
This machine is working but requires maintenance and improvements. | This machine is working but requires maintenance and improvements. | ||
==Usage== | |||
This device can handle any thermoformable plastic up to 3/8" thick. | This device can handle any thermoformable plastic up to 3/8" thick. | ||
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# Turn off Heater | # Turn off Heater | ||
==Safety== | |||
The Vacuum Former has an oven surface for heating and softening the plastic. It is made of multiple panels (total 6) infared radiant heating elements, draws a total 80,000 watts (top and bottom), and reaches full operating temperature depending on Active heating time set on the timer. | The Vacuum Former has an oven surface for heating and softening the plastic. It is made of multiple panels (total 6) infared radiant heating elements, draws a total 80,000 watts (top and bottom), and reaches full operating temperature depending on Active heating time set on the timer. | ||
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* '''Crushing''' - Make certain there is nothing obstructing the platform, before pulling the pneumatic lever raising the mold to frame. [[File:Crush sm.png|100px]] | * '''Crushing''' - Make certain there is nothing obstructing the platform, before pulling the pneumatic lever raising the mold to frame. [[File:Crush sm.png|100px]] | ||
* [[File:Shock sm.png|100px]] '''Shock''' - High Voltage machinery (3 Phase Power) required to run motors and heating elements. Make certain cabling is secure and undamaged before operating. | * [[File:Shock sm.png|100px]] '''Shock''' - High Voltage machinery (3 Phase Power) required to run motors and heating elements. Make certain cabling is secure and undamaged before operating. | ||
==Machine Information== | |||
Company page: http://www.belovac.com/manual_deep_draw.html | |||
===Training Resources=== | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVvMgkn8st8 About Vacuum Forming Process] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD10sMJJbf8 Overview of newer model] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTFnsG814Pc Custom Vacuum Box creation] | |||
===Maintenance and Repairs=== | ===Maintenance and Repairs=== | ||
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* Larger Vacuum Tank | * Larger Vacuum Tank | ||
* More powerful Vacuum Pump | * More powerful Vacuum Pump | ||
[[Category: Hot Metals]] | [[Category: Hot Metals]] | ||
