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| This vacuum forming machine has been donated by SAIC and is currently installed in Hot Metals area. A Danger Committee was formed and the machine is ready for member use pending authorization. | | This vacuum forming machine has been donated by SAIC and is currently installed in Hot Metals area. A Danger Committee was formed and the machine is ready for member use pending authorization. |
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| + | '''Authorization for this machine is on demand'''. Please ask one of the authorized users (below). |
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| ===Current Status=== | | ===Current Status=== |
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| The following instructions are an initial release of how to run the machine. | | The following instructions are an initial release of how to run the machine. |
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| + | {| class="wikitable" border="2" |
| + | ! Steps |
| + | ! Diagram/Picture |
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| # Insert sheet of material into Frame | | # Insert sheet of material into Frame |
| # Secure Mold to Vacuum table | | # Secure Mold to Vacuum table |
| # Check seals around material and mold | | # Check seals around material and mold |
− | # Turn on Wall Power [[File:Bvf main power.jpg|300px]] | + | |- |
− | # Turn on Machine Power [[File:Bvf machine power.jpg|300px]] | + | | |
| + | # Turn on Wall Power |
| + | |[[File:Bvf main power.jpg|300px]] |
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| + | # Turn on Machine Power |
| + | |[[File:Bvf machine power.jpg|300px]] |
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| # Select Number of Heating Elements | | # Select Number of Heating Elements |
| # Select Duty Cycle | | # Select Duty Cycle |
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| # Connect Pneumatic Hose. It can be borrowed from the CNC Plasma Cutter, if not in use. | | # Connect Pneumatic Hose. It can be borrowed from the CNC Plasma Cutter, if not in use. |
− | # Turn on Heating Element [[File:Bvf control panel.jpeg|300px]] | + | # Turn on Heating Element |
| + | |[[File:Bvf control panel.jpeg|300px]] |
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| # Move material frame into heater | | # Move material frame into heater |
| # Close Vacuum Valve | | # Close Vacuum Valve |
− | # Turn on pump, to begin to build vacuum [[File:Bvf control panel.jpeg|300px]] | + | # Turn on pump, to begin to build vacuum |
− | # Visually check if heating element is on and if material is warming [[File:Bvf heat 1.jpg|300px]] | + | |[[File:Bvf control panel.jpeg|300px]] |
− | # Visually check if material is sagging and ready [[File:Bvf heat 2.jpg|300px]]
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| + | # Visually check if heating element is on and if material is warming |
| + | # Visually check if material is sagging and ready |
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| + | [[File:Bvf heat 1.jpg|300px]] |
| + | [[File:Bvf heat 2.jpg|300px]] |
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| # Pull Material frame forward | | # Pull Material frame forward |
| # Inspect Plastic is ready | | # Inspect Plastic is ready |
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| # 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 | | # Turn off Heater |
| # Disconnect pneumatic hose. Return to CNC Plasma Cutter. | | # Disconnect pneumatic hose. Return to CNC Plasma Cutter. |
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| + | |} |
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| ==Safety== | | ==Safety== |
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| ===Warnings=== | | ===Warnings=== |
− | * '''Hot Surface''' - Metal Frame holding material and handles will be hot. Wear Gloves during operation. [[File:Hot sm.png|150px]] | + | * '''OT SURFACE''' - Metal Frame holding material and handles will be hot. Wear Gloves during operation. [[File:Hot sm.png|150px]] |
− | * [[File:Fire sm.png|150px]] '''Fire''' - Material may catch fire while heater is left on. Do not leave unattended. | + | * [[File:Fire sm.png|150px]] '''FIRE''' - Material may catch fire while heater is left on. Do not leave unattended. |
− | * '''Crushing''' - Make certain there is nothing obstructing the platform, before pulling the pneumatic lever raising the mold to frame. [[File:Crush sm.png|150px]] | + | * '''CRUSHING''' - Make certain there is nothing obstructing the platform, before pulling the pneumatic lever raising the mold to frame. [[File:Crush sm.png|150px]] |
− | * [[File:Shock sm.png|150px]] '''Shock''' - High Voltage machinery (3 Phase Power) required to run motors and heating elements. Make certain cabling is secure and undamaged before operating. | + | * [[File:Shock sm.png|150px]] '''ELECTRIC SHOCK''' - High Voltage machinery (3 Phase Power) required to run motors and heating elements. Make certain cabling is secure and undamaged before operating. |
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| * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD10sMJJbf8 Overview of newer model] | | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD10sMJJbf8 Overview of newer model] |
| * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTFnsG814Pc Custom Vacuum Box creation] | | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTFnsG814Pc Custom Vacuum Box creation] |
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| + | == Tips & tricks == |
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| + | This vacuum forming machine... |
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| + | ===Troubleshooting=== |
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| ===Maintenance and Repairs=== | | ===Maintenance and Repairs=== |
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| * Attach Control Panel to machine | | * Attach Control Panel to machine |
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| + | == List of Currently Certified Users == |
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| + | ! Authorized Member |
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| + | |Andrew Camardella |
| + | |} |
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| [[Category: Hot Metals]] | | [[Category: Hot Metals]] |