Manual - Formech Compac Mini
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General Arrangement
Machine arrangement
1. Specification Plate.
This states the essential machine data & CE marking.
2. Power Inlet receptacle.
The machine is supplied complete with a power cable that plugs into this receptacle and then into a suitable
power socket. If your machine is a special voltage or frequency then it may be supplied with a lead not termi-
nated into a mains plug. See Safety section at the beginning of this manual. Note the safety labelling.
3. Power Switch ON/OFF.
This is the main switch. When in the OFF position power is cut to all functions. Before commencing any re-
pair work always remove the mains lead from the Power Inlet Receptacle.
4. Clamp Frame.
This holds the plastic material in position during the forming and release processes.
5. Material Clamps.
These clamps fix the Clamp Frame firmly down. After placing the plastic under the clamp frame the material
clamps 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 frame is self
adjusting.
6. Heater Box.
This carries the heating elements and is drawn forward by pulling the centrally mounted handle.
7. Vacuum/Pressure Valve.
When the vacuum pump is running this valve switches between removing air from between the mould and
moulding during forming (vacuum) and introducing air between the mould and moulding for finished part
release (pressure).
8. Table Lever.
When pulled towards you the table will rise to the upper limit. A further application of pressure will lock the
table in this position. During forming the table complete with mould is lifted into the hot plastic and locked
in place to ensure a good vacuum seal. At the end of the cycle the table is returned to the lower position by
pushing the handle back and away.
NOTE: A mechanical interlock designed to prevent a mould being raised into the heating elements
stops the table being raised unless the heater box is fully back.
