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== Operation == | == Operation == | ||
| − | * Place a mold into the tray and lower it | + | * 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 | + | * 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. They should take about 15 minutes to warm up. | ||
| − | * Lift the table | + | * Lift the table. |
| − | * Turn on the vacuum | + | * Turn on the vacuum. |
| − | * Let the plastic cool, then hit the release button | + | * Let the plastic cool, then hit the release button. |
| − | * Lower the table to remove the plastic | + | * Lower the table to remove the plastic. |
| − | * Reset the table | + | * Reset the table. |
== Specifications for Molds == | == Specifications for Molds == | ||
Revision as of 09:40, 17 July 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.