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Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine (view source)
Revision as of 10:08, 7 January 2021
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=== How to Get Authorized ===
=== How to Get Authorized ===
'''Authorization for this machine is on demand'''. Please send a request on the Google Group to see when an Authorizer (below) is available.
'''Authorization for this machine is on demand and viral'''. Please make a request on the Google Group to see when an Authorized member (below) is available and coordinate an authorization.
Please review the information on this page, in particular the Safety section.
Please review the information on this page, in particular the Safety section before meeting.
Please bring your own materials, as there is no guarantee there will be any available. A few sheets of thin 12in x 12in ABS/HIPS would be ideal.
Please bring your own materials, as there is no guarantee there will be any available. A few sheets of thin 12in x 12in ABS/HIPS would be ideal.
The process consists essentially of inserting a thermoplastic sheet in a cold state into the clamp area, heating it to the desired temperature with the heating elements, and then raising the buck/form/mould from below. The trapped air is evacuated with the assistance of a vacuum system. Once cooled, the platform is lowered to release the formed plastic part from the buck/form/mould.
The process consists essentially of inserting a thermoplastic sheet in a cold state into the clamp area, heating it to the desired temperature with the heating elements, and then raising the buck/form/mould from below. The trapped air is evacuated with the assistance of a vacuum system. Once cooled, the platform is lowered to release the formed plastic part from the buck/form/mould.
The following instructions are an initial release of how to run the machine. Please provide feedback or feel free to make edits.
The following instructions are an initial release of how to run the machine.
Please review '''Safety''' section below the Instructions.
Please provide feedback or feel free to make edits.
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* Select desired Valve configuration on bed/platen/platform.
# Both Valves closed for 12inx12in frame
# Left Valve Closed and Right Valve Open for 24inx24in frame
# Both Valves Open for 24inx48in frame
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# Turn on Heating Element
# Turn on Heating Element
Note: You will see the Timer begin to rotate and audibly hear the contactors/relays energize.
Note: You will see the Timer begin to rotate counter clockwise and audibly hear the contactors/relays energize.
|[[File:Bvf control panel.jpeg|300px]]
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===Troubleshooting===
=== Trimming Part ===
* Depending on the thickness of the material, a band saw or box cuter can be used to trim excess flashing from the final part.
=== Troubleshooting ===
How long does it take to heat the plastic sheet?
How long does it take to heat the plastic sheet?
* More powerful Vacuum Pump
* More powerful Vacuum Pump
* Temperature Monitoring
* Temperature Monitoring
* Mount Control Panel Box to machine
* Mount Control Panel Box to machine ''DONE''
* Put on locking casters, or more permanent blocks/skid (machine is very heavy)
* Put on locking casters, or more permanent blocks/skid (machine is very heavy)
* make the platen stationary and the heater roll (complicated)
* make the platen stationary and the heater roll (complicated)
=== How to Become an Authorizer ===
=== How to Become an Authorizer ===
Get an ok from the area host. Successfully run an authorization supervised by an authorizer.
Get an ok from the area host. Successfully run an authorization supervised by an authorizer.