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| ====Demonstration==== | | ====Demonstration==== |
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− | The demonstration for the vacuum former can use either the provided demonstration mold or a mold that the trainee brings. The trainee must show that they can set up the mold/plastic and form a part. | + | 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. |
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| ====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. |
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| ==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. |
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| + | [https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/G7CTPX Maker Hub Canvas Course] |
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| ==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 |
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| ==Maintenance== | | ==Maintenance== |