Manual - Formech Compac Mini
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General Arrangement
Machine arrangement (continuation)
9. Digital Timer.
When producing a quantity of mouldings using the same mould and plastic the heating time will be nearly
constant for each one. In this case the timer can be used. Record the heating time for the first moulding then
set the timer (in seconds) using the UP / DOWN buttons. When the heater is pulled forward the timer counts
down from the set time and sounds a buzzer when 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 pump on and off. The vacuum pump evacuates the air between the plastic sheet and
the mould. It also provides pressure to release the finished moulding from the mould.
11. Vacuum Gauge.
This is situated on the top LHS of the front panel and gives indication of the vacuum level achieved at the
table mould area during moulding. It is usual to expect approx 20”Hg / -680mbar of vacuum. If such levels
are not achieved check your mould / table configuration & clamp / plastic sealing.
