Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine: Difference between revisions
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The process consists essentially of inserting a thermoplastic sheet in a cold state into the clamp area, heating it to the desired temperature with the heating elements, and then raising the buck/form/mould from below. The trapped air is evacuated with the assistance of a vacuum system. Once cooled, the platform is lowered to release the formed plastic part from the buck/form/mould. | The process consists essentially of inserting a thermoplastic sheet in a cold state into the clamp area, heating it to the desired temperature with the heating elements, and then raising the buck/form/mould from below. The trapped air is evacuated with the assistance of a vacuum system. Once cooled, the platform is lowered to release the formed plastic part from the buck/form/mould. | ||
The following instructions are an initial release of how to run the machine. Please provide feedback or feel free to make edits. | The following instructions are an initial release of how to run the machine. | ||
Please review '''Safety''' section below the Instructions. | |||
Please provide feedback or feel free to make edits. | |||
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# Turn on Heating Element | # Turn on Heating Element | ||
Note: You will see the Timer begin to rotate and audibly hear the contactors/relays energize. | Note: You will see the Timer begin to rotate counter clockwise and audibly hear the contactors/relays energize. | ||
|[[File:Bvf control panel.jpeg|300px]] | |[[File:Bvf control panel.jpeg|300px]] | ||
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