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| + | == Operation == | ||
| + | * Place a mold into the tray and lower it | ||
| + | ** Mold cannot be concave and must slant outwards slightly or it will not be removable from the plastic. | ||
| + | * Place plastic into the clamps ensuring it completely covers the white seals | ||
| + | * Turn on the heaters. They should take about 15 minutes to warm up. | ||
| + | * Lift the table | ||
| + | * Turn on the vacuum | ||
| + | * Let the plastic cool, then hit the release button | ||
| + | * Lower the table to remove the plastic | ||
| + | * Reset the table | ||
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| + | == Specifications for Molds == | ||
| + | The vacuum former can mold up to a 19"x17" square and to a depth of 7.3". | ||
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| + | Molds cannot be concave in any way. | ||
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| + | Molds must slant outwardly slightly to ensure that they can be popped out of the plastic after molding is finished. | ||
== Documentation == | == Documentation == | ||
Revision as of 10:05, 3 April 2019
The Formech 508DT Vacuum Former is a plastic molding machine that utilizes a vacuum to stretch a thin piece of plastic over a mold. The vacuum former is great for thin plastic molds, although there are some limitations on the shape and size.
The current Ace of the Vacuum Former is Needed (Makerhub@georgefox.edu).
Operation
- Place a mold into the tray and lower it
- Mold cannot be concave and must slant outwards slightly or it will not be removable from the plastic.
- Place plastic into the clamps ensuring it completely covers the white seals
- Turn on the heaters. They should take about 15 minutes to warm up.
- Lift the table
- Turn on the vacuum
- Let the plastic cool, then hit the release button
- Lower the table to remove the plastic
- Reset the table
Specifications for Molds
The vacuum former can mold up to a 19"x17" square and to a depth of 7.3".
Molds cannot be concave in any way.
Molds must slant outwardly slightly to ensure that they can be popped out of the plastic after molding is finished.