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Compac Mini

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Installation, Operating and Service Manual

Desktop Vacuum

Forming Machine

For Parts, Service & Technical Assistance

Telephone: +44 (0) 1582 496 797

Fax: +44 (0) 1582 496 646

Summary of Contents for Compac Mini

Page 1: ...1 1 Compac Mini Installation Operating and Service Manual Desktop Vacuum Forming Machine For Parts Service Technical Assistance Telephone 44 0 1582 496 797 Fax 44 0 1582 496 646...

Page 2: ...ucing Windows optional 9 Operating Procedure 10 Operating Techniques 12 Optional Extras 13 Tools 14 Plastics 16 Post Forming Operations 17 After forming 17 Trimming 17 Warranty 18 Seals 18 Heating ele...

Page 3: ...remove any warning labels from the machine Note the HOT SURFACES safety labelling on the heater heater guard These areas can become VERY HOT Only use the machine for vacuum forming plastic It is not i...

Page 4: ...ifictions to this machinery without prior approval from the undersigned will render this declaration null and void Machine description Vacuum Forming Machine Machine Function Thermoforming of Plastic...

Page 5: ...Manual Formech Compac Mini 5 General Arrangement Machine footprint Dimensions are in mm 439 40 835 360 383 425 703 250 Power inlet socket...

Page 6: ...0 6 11 6 2 1 4 5 3 Transportation Positioning The Compac Mini will be supplied strapped to a Pallet or in a crate The machine may be unpacked and placed on a bench table or Compac Mini trolley Ensure...

Page 7: ...ps are adjusted by tightening or loosening the blue nutlets The levers are pulled up until they are fully over centre Adjustment may only be carried out while not under pressure The rear of the clamp...

Page 8: ...zero is reached The heater is then pushed back The set time is stored until it is altered If you don t want to use the timer set the time to zero 10 Vacuum Pump ON OFF switch This turns the vacuum pum...

Page 9: ...it the reducing window 1 Lift the clamp frame and place the lower reducing window 2 Locate the window against the clamp frame 3 Place the upper reducing window in the clamp frame at the rear 4 Then lo...

Page 10: ...ce the table into the lower position by pushing the table lever away from you 4 Position a sheet of plastic over the aperture The plastic should be placed over the white seals around the aperture 5 Pu...

Page 11: ...it is soft enough to form 9 Turn on the vacuum pump and raise the table until you can feel it lock into place The plastic will form around the mould tool 10 Let the finished moulding cool down a litt...

Page 12: ...ently defined moulding If the sheet is not hot enough while for ming the moulding will not pick up all the detail from the tool The times below were recorded using styrene at an ambient temperature of...

Page 13: ...ing on the usage of the machine Therefore this kit contains the essential consumables seals and pump filter to ensure a good performance of your machine year on year 2 Formech has available a standard...

Page 14: ...grain patterns appearing on the mouldings Plaster of Paris may be used for one offs but the plaster must be allowed to properly dry out See notes below Aluminium tools have the advantages of carrying...

Page 15: ...the draft angle must be kept to a minimum a release agent may be used to assist release Sealed moulds will usually release more easily Silicon based release agents may be used on more difficult mould...

Page 16: ...mould but difficulties may be encountered It is not within the scope of this manual to attempt to list all the potential problems and their solutions It is recommended that the newcomer to vacuum for...

Page 17: ...rous methods available for this process Thin materials can be trimmed with a sharp knife Shaped cutting dies can be used to cut out intricate shapes If no flange is required on the finished product th...

Page 18: ...extremely hot when power is applied The wire expands and contracts as it heats and cools Eventually due to the continual expansion and contraction the wire will fracture and a new element will be need...

Page 19: ...ve a good surface for the new adhesive to key with Ensure that the surface is clean from dust dirt and grease 2 Apply a generous bead of high modulus silicone sealant to the masked area and smooth dow...

Page 20: ...responsible for ensuring that the machine is in a safe condition before allowing services to be res tored If the plastic is not being heated evenly and there is an obvious cold spot then follow the be...

Page 21: ...lock 5 To do so loosen remove the two screws at the back of the machine 6 Then send the heater back to be able to remove the two screws of the heater bars at the front of the machine 3 At this stage c...

Page 22: ...ay This might be a two person job 12 Feed the element wires through the holes in the tray and catch the element 13 Fit the new element 14 Replace the two nuts and washers that secure the element to th...

Page 23: ...ten 18 Replace the terminal block cover and make sure all is fully tightened 19 Tighten the two screws at the back of the machine and make sure that the two bars are correctly lined up with the back o...

Page 24: ...then turn off the machine Unplug the machine from the mains and remove the iec plug from the side of the machine and follow below IEC inlet socket on the left of the machine Spare is fitted in the sm...

Page 25: ...f the machine Remove the 4 self tapping screws retaining the front panel Remove the 2 self tapping screws on each side of the machine Before any maintenance work is carried out electrical supply must...

Page 26: ...ion before allowing services to be res tored Note Continuity should be obtained between the top and bottom contacts of the switch not side to side If the vacuum pump motor does not run check the elect...

Page 27: ...There are holes drilled in the table If all the above points are OK and you can hear the pump running when you switch it on then one of the fol lowing points will be the cause of the problem If the p...

Page 28: ...ve the iec plug from the side of the machine Remove the 6 self tapping screws securing the back panel You will see the cylindrical vacuum filter with a pipe attached to each end Discard the blocked fi...

Page 29: ...h the other hose tail and shut off the first one If the valve does not freely pass air or is otherwise malfunctioning then fit a new one or dismantle and clean the faulty part If the pump runs but doe...

Page 30: ...ini Clamp Frame Grip Blue GH29 1 Black Crank Handle Knob GH25 4 Machine Rubber Mounting Foot GH41 1 Mini Table Mesh MPP56 1 Seal kit Mini 5M Seal Glue SK01 1 Silicone Sealant Cartridge 85ml MPP01 1 Va...

Page 31: ...Vacuum Pump 3 Vacuum Pump Capacitor 4 Main Earth Stud 5 6 Way Connector Block 6 Heater Earth Stud 7 150W FSF Heating Element 2 No 8 125W FSF Heating Element 2 No 9 Ceramic Connector Block 2 No 10 Pum...

Page 32: ...ainless steel valves Good quality low noise Easily changed from pressure to vacuum and vice versa All models 240V single phase Specifications Model Typical Applications Typical Performance Max Pressur...

Page 33: ...Manual Formech Compac Mini 33 Typical arrangement Vacuum Pump D351VM...

Page 34: ...ine Machine Function Thermoforming of Plastic Sheet Model Type Compac Mini Serial Number Date of Manufacture Is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EC Directives 2004 108 EC EMC 2...

Page 35: ...0 1582 469 646 spares formech com For Parts Service Technic al Assistance North and South America Telephone 312 396 4072 Fax 312 396 4073 spares formechinc com Formech International Limited Unit 4 Th...

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