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====Demonstration====
====Demonstration====
The demonstration for the vacuum former can use one of the provided demonstration molds or a mold that the trainee brings. The trainee must show that they can set up the vacuum former and mold a part.
====Operation====
====Operation====
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* Mold cannot be concave and must slant outwards slightly or it will not be removable from the plastic.
* 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.
* 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.
* Turn on the heaters and set the temperature. The temperature should be 80-120 degrees Celsius.
* The heaters should take about 15 minutes to warm up.
* After 15 minutes roll the heater over the plastic
* Allow the heater to sit over the plastic for 90 seconds if the plastic is 1.8mm thick or 180 seconds if the plastic is 3.3mm thick.
* DO NOT OVERHEAT PLASTIC! this will cause the plastic to develop webbing after the vacuum which will ruin the mold.
* Lift the table.
* Lift the table.
* Turn on the vacuum.
* Turn on the vacuum.
==Certification==
==Certification==
[https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1305 Canvas Quiz]
Complete <strong>The Vault - {{PAGENAME}} Module</strong> at the link below to gain access to the {{PAGENAME}}. The Maker Hub Canvas course pertains to all facilities and equipment contained in the Maker Hub; simply complete the quizzes for the facilities/equipment you wish to use in the Maker Hub. Please email <span style="color:blue">makerhub@georgefox.edu</span> if you have any questions.
[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/G7CTPX Maker Hub Canvas Course]
==Troubleshooting==
==Troubleshooting==
Make sure to put draft on your form to prevent sticking.
Make sure to put draft on your form to prevent sticking.
If the plastic is not hot enough it won't pull down over the form.
If the plastic is not hot enough it won't pull down over the form.
If the plastic is too hot then it will develop webbing during the vacuum
==Maintenance==
==Maintenance==