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− | # Insert sheet of material into Frame. | + | # Push bar forward to close frame clamps and secure overall frame. |
− | |[[File:Bvf_frame_open_small.jpg|300px]] | + | Note: Do not use as handle when pushing/pulling frame into position. |
| + | |[[File:Bvf_frame_clamps.jpg|300px]] |
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− | # Close the frame latch to the secure the material. | + | # Select desired Valve configuration on bed/platen/platform. |
− | |[[File:Bvf_frame_latch_small.jpg|310px]] | + | |[[File:Bvf_platform_valves.jpg|300px]] |
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− | # Push bar forward to close frame clamps and secure overall frame. | + | # Connect Pneumatic Hose. This allows one to raise/lower the platform. |
− | Note: Do not use as handle when pushing/pulling frame into position. | + | Note: It can be borrowed from the CNC Plasma Cutter, if not in use. |
− | |[[File:Bvf_frame_clamps.jpg|300px]] | + | |
| + | Note: The main valve with yellow handle, behind the CNC Plasma cutter, above the large tank, may be closed if there is no air. |
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| + | [[File:Bvf_pnuematic_hose_01.jpg|300px]] |
| + | [[File:Bvf_pnuematic_hose_02.jpg|300px]] |
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| # Check seals around material and mold. | | # Check seals around material and mold. |
| Note: If material is not thick enough, it may slip out of the frame. | | Note: If material is not thick enough, it may slip out of the frame. |
| + | # Raise part way to make certain mold lines up with frame. |
| + | Note: It is a 3 position pneumatic valve. Up position raises platform. Center position, holds platform at current position. Down position, lowers platform. |
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− | # Select desired Valve configuration on bed/platen/platform. | + | # Insert sheet of material into Frame. |
− | |[[File:Bvf_platform_valves.jpg|300px]] | + | |[[File:Bvf_frame_open_small.jpg|300px]] |
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| + | # Close the frame latch to the secure the material. |
| + | |[[File:Bvf_frame_latch_small.jpg|310px]] |
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| Note: This controls the cycle time of the heating elements being On (at dial), then Off (top of timer). | | Note: This controls the cycle time of the heating elements being On (at dial), then Off (top of timer). |
| |[[File:Bvf_heat_duty_cycle.jpg|300px]] | | |[[File:Bvf_heat_duty_cycle.jpg|300px]] |
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− | # Connect Pneumatic Hose. This allows one to raise/lower the platform.
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− | Note: It can be borrowed from the CNC Plasma Cutter, if not in use.
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− | Note: The main valve with yellow handle, behind the CNC Plasma cutter, above the large tank, may be closed if there is no air.
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− | [[File:Bvf_pnuematic_hose_01.jpg|300px]]
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− | [[File:Bvf_pnuematic_hose_02.jpg|300px]]
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− | # Move material frame into heater. | + | # Move material frame into heater by pushing on front of slide. |
| + | Note: do not use frame clamp bar as handle. |
| |[[File:Bvf_heat_1.jpg|300px]] | | |[[File:Bvf_heat_1.jpg|300px]] |
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| Note: The heating elements will visibly glow red. | | Note: The heating elements will visibly glow red. |
| # Visually check if material is sagging and ready. | | # Visually check if material is sagging and ready. |
| + | Note: It will visibly sag and look like a dome. |
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| [[File:Bvf heat 1.jpg|300px]] | | [[File:Bvf heat 1.jpg|300px]] |
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− | # Pull Material frame forward (towards front/away from heaters). | + | # Pull Material frame forward (towards front/away from heaters) completely forward until it stops. |
| + | Note: Do not pull on frame clamp bar. It will open all 3 clamps if pulled on. |
| # Inspect Plastic is ready (sufficiently heated/soft). | | # Inspect Plastic is ready (sufficiently heated/soft). |
| |[[File:Bvf_frame_forward.jpg|300px]] | | |[[File:Bvf_frame_forward.jpg|300px]] |
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| # Make certain area is clear before raising bed/platen/platform. | | # Make certain area is clear before raising bed/platen/platform. |
| # push lever up to raise vacuum bed/platen/platform. | | # push lever up to raise vacuum bed/platen/platform. |
− | Note: It is a 3 position pnuematic valve. Center position, holds platform at current position.
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| [[File:Bvf_platform.jpg|300px]] | | [[File:Bvf_platform.jpg|300px]] |