Manual - Formech 300XQ
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Operating Procedures
Basic Operation (continuation)
1. Depending on the plastic
thickness you may need to
use the adjusting screws
on the material clamps to
properly grip the plastic.
2. Pull the heater forward
over the plastic. As the plastic
heats up it will begin to rise
slightly. It will then soften
and begin to drop back.
4. Turn on the vacuum pump
and raise the table until you
can feel it lock into place.
(4)
The plastic will form around
the mould tool. You may need
to assist this process.
3. Push the heater back
slightly to test the softness of
the plastic. Continue to heat
until it is soft enough to form.
At this point, push back the
heater all the way back.
6. Finally, lower the table
and release the material
clamps to remove the fi nished
moulding.
5. Let the fi nished moulding
cool down a little before
pulling the release valve
downwards. (5)
Finished mould.
(4) Remember that the heater must be fully back before the table can be raised
(5) If the plastic is still too soft when you try to release it, some distortion may occur.
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