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Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine (view source)
Revision as of 15:58, 28 February 2019
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* ShopBot Auth - to create molds out of MDF with the CNC.
* ShopBot Auth - to create molds out of MDF with the CNC.
* Woodshop Auth
* Woodshop Auth
** [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Rockwell_14_inch_bandsaw Bandsaw] - To cut flashing (excess material) from thick finished parts with Vertical Bandsaw.
** [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Rockwell_14_inch_bandsaw Band saw] - To cut flashing (excess material) from thick finished parts with Vertical Band saw.
** [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Porter_Cable_Panel_Saw Panel Saw] - to cut sheets of plastic to correct frame size.
** [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Porter_Cable_Panel_Saw Panel Saw] - to cut sheets of plastic to correct frame size.
* 3D Printer Auth
* 3D Printer Auth
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''' Power On Procedure '''
# Turn on Wall Power
# Turn on Wall Power
|[[File:Bvf main power.jpg|300px]]
|[[File:Bvf main power.jpg|300px]]
# Turn on Machine Power
# Turn on Machine Power
|[[File:Bvf machine power.jpg|300px]]
|[[File:Bvf machine power.jpg|300px]]
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# Insert sheet of material into Frame
# Close the frame latch to the secure the material
# Push bar forward to close frame clamps and secure overall frame.
# Secure Buck/Form/Mould to Vacuum table
# Check seals around material and mold
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'''Cleanup Procedure'''
'''Cleanup Procedure'''
# Cleanup any unused material or scrap.
# Cleanup any unused material or scrap.
# Throw away failed part pulls in dumpster. Do not leave in Hot Metals area.
# Throw away failed part pulls in dumpster. '''Do not leave in Hot Metals area.'''
===Materials for Buck/Form===
===Materials for Buck/Form===
These are an exmaple of some materials that can be used for molding. The material needs to be heat resistant. It should also have a flat base for stability on the platform.
These are an example of some materials that can be used for molding. The material needs to be heat resistant. It should also have a flat base for stability on the platform.
* [https://www.amazon.com/SELECTION-5lb-Plaster-of-Paris/dp/B077MD57S3/ Plaster of Paris]
* [https://www.amazon.com/SELECTION-5lb-Plaster-of-Paris/dp/B077MD57S3/ Plaster of Paris]
* [https://www.alumilite.com/store/p/1055-Vac-Master-50.aspx Vac-Master Resin with Aluminum]
* [https://www.alumilite.com/store/p/1055-Vac-Master-50.aspx Vac-Master Resin with Aluminum]
* MDF ( Shaped on CNC or pre-shaped )
* MDF Form ( Shaped by Shopbot CNC or purchased pre-shaped )
* Aluminum/Steel Part
* Aluminum/Steel Part
===Materials for Forming===
===Materials for Forming===
Information on safe thermoformable materials in sheets.
Information on safe thermo-formable materials in sheets.
Material Selection Guide - https://www.toolcraft.co.uk/vacuum-forming/advice/vacuum-forming-help-material-selection-guide.htm
Material Selection Guide - https://www.toolcraft.co.uk/vacuum-forming/advice/vacuum-forming-help-material-selection-guide.htm