479
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 60:
Line 60: − + + + + + + + + + + +
→General Procedure
====General Procedure====
====General Procedure====
# Setup
# Setup
##
## First we have to Preheat the mold. If a hot plate is available, preheat the aluminum mold to prevent plastic cooling too fast by placing the mold on the hot plate and heating to a specific temperature. Temperatures for different plastics can be found in the table below.[[File:...injectionTemperatureChart.png|none|thumb|373x373px]]
## Next we need to adjust the height by following these steps.
### Set the mold clamps to measure the gap.
### Loosen the height adjustment bolts on the top holder using a 6mm Allen Wrench.
### Loosen both tension nuts, and turn the lower tension nut to move the top holder up and down the main post. This will determine the height of the machine.
### Raise or lower the top holder so that there is a gap between the nozzle and the mold (this allows adding and removing the mold), but of no more than ½”.
### Tighten height adjustment bolts, and verify that the nozzle aligns well with the mold sprue.
### Tighten the upper and lower tension nuts.
# Molding
## Now we can starting molding materials!
## First we need to set the temperature for the mold.
==Safety==
==Safety==