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Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine (view source)
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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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# 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]]
# 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.
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[[File:Bvf_platform.jpg|300px]]
[[File:Bvf_platform.jpg|300px]]
