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| # Insert sheet of material into Frame | | # Insert sheet of material into Frame |
| # Close the frame latch to the secure the material | | # Close the frame latch to the secure the material |
− | # Secure Mold to Vacuum table | + | # Secure Buck/Form/Mould to Vacuum table |
| # Check seals around material and mold | | # Check seals around material and mold |
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| # Pull Material frame forward | | # Pull Material frame forward |
− | # Inspect Plastic is ready | + | # Inspect Plastic is ready (sufficiently heated/soft) |
− | # push level to raise vacuum bed | + | # push lever to raise vacuum bed |
| # Open Vacuum Valve | | # Open Vacuum Valve |
| # Monitor pull of material over mold | | # Monitor pull of material over mold |
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| # Turn off Vacuum | | # Turn off Vacuum |
− | # Turn off Heater | + | # Allow part part to sufficient time cool. This is dependent on the thickness of your material. |
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| + | '''Shutdown Procedure''' |
| + | # Turn off Heater. |
| # Disconnect pneumatic hose. Return to CNC Plasma Cutter. | | # Disconnect pneumatic hose. Return to CNC Plasma Cutter. |
| + | # Turn off machine power. |
| + | # Turn off Main Wall power. |
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| + | '''Cleanup Procedure''' |
| + | # Cleanup any unused material or scrap. |
| + | # Throw away failed part pulls in dumpster. Do not leave in Hot Metals area. |
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