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Initial Assembly                                                                        Formech FM660                                        

 

 
The  machine  should  be  sited  on  a  level  concrete  floor.  Dusty  or  draughty  areas  will  compromise 
machine performance but it is important to allow enough space around the machine to allow access into 
the  various  panels  and  to  ensure  a  good  airflow  to  prevent  overheating.    During  all  of  the  following 
installation ensure that the power supply is properly isolated. 

Electrical connection 

An electric supply of correct voltage, current & frequency is required. An isolating switch with facility to 
be  locked  in  'OFF'  position  and  capable  of  handling  full  current  should  be  wall  mounted,  within  easy 
reach of the operator. 

415V Three phase supply.

 

The major current consuming devices within this machine are 230V single phase. However, in order to 
balance the load to electricity  generator's requirements, each phase  of a standard three phase supply 
should be connected to the L1 L2 & L3 of the machine. A neutral wire of full load capacity is required in 
this case. 

THIS  MACHINE  MUST  BE  PROPERLY  EARTHED  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  LOCAL 
REGULATIONS.

 

Pneumatic connection 

The connection to the machine should be via a lockable shut off valve. 

All fittings are threaded BSP. If flexible hoses are used it is strongly advised that they are of canvas or 
wire reinforced rubber  and suitably rated for pressure and temperature.  Connection hose size should 
be 12mm diameter. 

Maximum airline pressure must not exceed 6BAR or 80 PSI 

Attaching the stabiliser bar arrangement 

The kit comprises two sidepieces, one stabiliser bar and fixing screws. 

1

       Remove the two lower screws from each side of the rear panel. 

2

       Align stabiliser side piece with the panel holes. 

3

       Insert screws. Do not tighten at this stage. 

4

       Place stabiliser bar between the side pieces aligning with the screw holes and insert screws. 

5

       Ensure the stabiliser assy is situated at its lowest point of adjustment and tighten up all screws. 

 

Heat Guard assembly and fitting 

The Heater Guard is attached to the rear rails and heat shield. The rails slot together with the  rail key 
bar.    Remove  the  screws  fitted  to  the  rear  of  the  front  rails  and  slide  the  complete  heater  guard  into 
place.  Refit the two M6 screws and nuts into the rail key and rear rail, one on each side.  Ensure that 
these fixing are tight and that the rails are aligned. 

660 Heater - no fitting required. 

The  heater  is  attached  to  the  machine  with  the  heater  wheels  sitting  on  the  rails.    The  heater  is 
connected  to  the  electrical  box  located  at  the  rear  of  the  machine  with  cable  and  chain  and  electrical 
conduit.    Remove  any  transit  ties  after  fitting  the  Heater  guard  and  rear  rails.    The  heater  should  roll 
freely back into the heater guard. 

Drape Table lever 

This  lever  may  require  fitting.    Remove  the  bolt  from  the  main  crank  on  the  right  hand  side  of  the 
machine.  Place  the  bolt  in  the  main  shaft  of  the  lever  and  push  the  keyed  shaft  into  the  keyed  main 
crank.  Tighten the shaft bolt well.  It is important that this retaining bolt remains tight, check regularly.

 

Summary of Contents for FM660

Page 1: ...r table and clinica version Single Heater Vacuum Forming Machine Installation Operating and Service Manual For Parts Service Technical Assistance Telephone 44 0 1582 46 97 97 Fax 44 0 1582 46 96 46 Em...

Page 2: ...and use 9 Operating Procedure 10 Operating Techniques 11 Heaters 11 Heater timer 12 Bubble moulding 12 Tools 13 Plastics 14 Post Forming Operations 14 After forming 14 Trimming 14 Forming Difficulties...

Page 3: ...derstand that high pressures may be present within parts of the pneumatic system even after the supply has been isolated Special care must be taken if any parts have become jammed to ensure that all p...

Page 4: ...ry from compressed air Pressures up to 100 PSI will be present in large volumes on this machine BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS WHEN DEALING WITH COMPRESSED AIR EVEN AFTER MAIN SUPPLY HAS BEEN SHUT OFF DANGEROUS RE...

Page 5: ...formed A countdown timer is fitted as standard The machine has been designed to be highly adaptable and functions such as changing a mould or fitting reducing windows which allow smaller sheets to be...

Page 6: ...ndard voltage 220 240V S Phase Forming area 620mm x 620mm 380 415V 3 Phase Depth of draw 400mm Standard frequency 50 60Hz Mat thickness 6 0mm max Standard max Power 7550W Overall height 1280mm Overall...

Page 7: ...ressure must not exceed 6BAR or 80 PSI Attaching the stabiliser bar arrangement The kit comprises two sidepieces one stabiliser bar and fixing screws 1 Remove the two lower screws from each side of th...

Page 8: ...bolts supplied The fan mounting post should be attached to the cross member so that the fan can be positioned behind the cross member directing the fan draft forward away from the heater 3 The swivel...

Page 9: ...pply vacuum to the table hole Pressing any sequence button will unlatch this function Cooling Fan There is an ON and an OFF button for this function No other buttons will affect the fan operation Rele...

Page 10: ...ating cycle time is known then the timer can be set prior to bringing the heater forward If not using the timer push the heater back slightly to test the softness of the plastic manually or to observe...

Page 11: ...that the rear of the heater will always run hotter than the front Having set the heaters slight adjustments may have to be made depending on the mould design plastic type thickness colour and the mach...

Page 12: ...s down the seconds to give a useful indication of the heat time remaining An audible bleep is given when the countdown is complete and the display resets to the pre set time The buzzer indicates that...

Page 13: ...the plastic sheet before it can take up the full definition Resin tools combine most of the advantages of metal moulds with relative ease of manufacture Various resinous materials are commercially ava...

Page 14: ...me cases painted the presence of release agent used to help free a tight moulding may make the surface resistant to further decoration Trimming An ideal moulding will be ready for use when removed fro...

Page 15: ...es on mould Is mould restricting vacuum flow Are vacuum tracks in mould adequate Webbing small pleats at corners of mouldings Incorrect pre stretch height Adjust pre stretch flow and or time Check pan...

Page 16: ...zoning Thick tops on finished mouldings Chill marks Mould too cold causing rapid cooling on contact Increase mould temperature Adjust flow on water cooled moulds Design of mould Use plug tool to assis...

Page 17: ...ing elements contain a length of resistance wire internally which becomes extremely hot when electricity is applied The wire expands and contracts as it heats and cools Eventually due to the continual...

Page 18: ...igue and require replacement Only the correct grade of cable should be used and the work carried out by a skilled technician The ceramic heating elements should be periodically inspected particularly...

Page 19: ...tomatic sheet levelling system An optical sensor directs a beam of infrared light across the machine a honeycomb reflector receives this light and shines it back to the sensor If the beam is broken ai...

Page 20: ...eals follow the procedure on page 21 Other causes of vacuum loss are loose or damaged flexible hose from table to metal pipe at back of machine blocked filters or build up of contamination in the vacu...

Page 21: ...corroded If the heater has been left in the forward position with no plastic in the clamp frame the table will start to overheat The pipe attached to the back of the table will shrink and constrict t...

Page 22: ...rdering any pneumatic spare parts The importance of filling the lubricator with oil on a daily basis cannot be over emphasised Adjust the lubricator such that a small amount of oil mist is visible in...

Page 23: ...rips of silicon seal until it is firmly seated in to the sealant Do not attempt to stretch the seal strip it will contract back to its original size before the sealant sets Ensure the strips are strai...

Page 24: ...us at the below address stating the model FM660 manual or power table the serial No on specification plate and a full description of the fault or parts you need 23 Formech International Limited Unit...

Page 25: ...Zone 3 L2 to Zone 4 L3 to Zone 5 L3 to Zone 6 N Beam Sensor Blue 0V Brown 12V Black Signal System output PCB Multi function user inferface control panel IDC 20 Way IDC 20 Way Table Up Valve Coil optio...

Page 26: ...se 2 x 4mm SIAFGL Three phase N Star 3 x 2 5mm Neutral 4mm SIAFGL Conduit Adaptaflex 20mmwith Swivels 700mm Cable chain 32 Links End Bracket Zone feeds 1 5mm SIAFGL Red Earth 2 5mm SIAFGL G Y Stud N 1...

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