Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine: Difference between revisions
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# | # Push bar forward to close frame clamps and secure overall frame. | ||
|[[File: | Note: Do not use as handle when pushing/pulling frame into position. | ||
|[[File:Bvf_frame_clamps.jpg|300px]] | |||
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# | # Select desired Valve configuration on bed/platen/platform. | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Bvf_platform_valves.jpg|300px]] | ||
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# | # Connect Pneumatic Hose. This allows one to raise/lower the platform. | ||
Note: | Note: It can be borrowed from the CNC Plasma Cutter, if not in use. | ||
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Note: The main valve with yellow handle, behind the CNC Plasma cutter, above the large tank, may be closed if there is no air. | |||
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[[File:Bvf_pnuematic_hose_01.jpg|300px]] | |||
[[File:Bvf_pnuematic_hose_02.jpg|300px]] | |||
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# Check seals around material and mold. | # Check seals around material and mold. | ||
Note: If material is not thick enough, it may slip out of the frame. | Note: If material is not thick enough, it may slip out of the frame. | ||
# Raise part way to make certain mold lines up with frame. | |||
Note: It is a 3 position pneumatic valve. Up position raises platform. Center position, holds platform at current position. Down position, lowers platform. | |||
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# | # Insert sheet of material into Frame. | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Bvf_frame_open_small.jpg|300px]] | ||
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# Close the frame latch to the secure the material. | |||
|[[File:Bvf_frame_latch_small.jpg|310px]] | |||
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Note: This controls the cycle time of the heating elements being On (at dial), then Off (top of timer). | Note: This controls the cycle time of the heating elements being On (at dial), then Off (top of timer). | ||
|[[File:Bvf_heat_duty_cycle.jpg|300px]] | |[[File:Bvf_heat_duty_cycle.jpg|300px]] | ||
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# Move material frame into heater. | # Move material frame into heater by pushing on front of slide. | ||
Note: do not use frame clamp bar as handle. | |||
|[[File:Bvf_heat_1.jpg|300px]] | |[[File:Bvf_heat_1.jpg|300px]] | ||
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Note: The heating elements will visibly glow red. | Note: The heating elements will visibly glow red. | ||
# Visually check if material is sagging and ready. | # Visually check if material is sagging and ready. | ||
Note: It will visibly sag and look like a dome. | |||
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[[File:Bvf heat 1.jpg|300px]] | [[File:Bvf heat 1.jpg|300px]] | ||
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# Pull Material frame forward (towards front/away from heaters). | # Pull Material frame forward (towards front/away from heaters) completely forward until it stops. | ||
Note: Do not pull on frame clamp bar. It will open all 3 clamps if pulled on. | |||
# Inspect Plastic is ready (sufficiently heated/soft). | # Inspect Plastic is ready (sufficiently heated/soft). | ||
|[[File:Bvf_frame_forward.jpg|300px]] | |[[File:Bvf_frame_forward.jpg|300px]] | ||
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# Make certain area is clear before raising bed/platen/platform. | # Make certain area is clear before raising bed/platen/platform. | ||
# push lever up to raise vacuum bed/platen/platform. | # push lever up to raise vacuum bed/platen/platform. | ||
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[[File:Bvf_platform.jpg|300px]] | [[File:Bvf_platform.jpg|300px]] | ||
