Formech IMD508, Installation, Operating And Service Manual

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Manual - Formech IMD508
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Operation - Manual Functions
Manual Cycle
Once the mould is correctly located on the mould table, a manual cycle may be attempted.
Manual Plastic Clamping
Place the plastic over the forming area and ensure the material covers the top frame seal completely. Once
the clamp frame is over the plastic correctly reset the guard. Press the Clamp down arrow.
Heating
Press the heater icons and the heaters will be driven forward over the plastic. Monitor the heating visually.
Auto-Level
If the plastic is sagging and not being heated evenly then switch the autolevel feature on, in the centre of
the touch screen. If the plastic sheet drops and breaks the sensor beam, short bursts of air will be blown in
to the chamber under the heated plastic ensuring the plastic remains level.
Moulding
Send the heater to the back position by pressing the heater button when the plastic is at the correct
temperature for moulding. When the heater has reached the back limit switch and stopped, press both table
buttons simultaneously to raise the mould into the plastic. Press the vacuum button to apply vacuum to the
table.
Pre-Stretch
If the moulding is quite high it may be necessary to prestretch the plastic before moulding takes place. To do
this, press the pre-stretch button when the heaters are back.
Cooling & Release
At the appropriate time the fans may be turned on to start the plastic cooling process. Once the plastic has
cooled sufficiently the release icon may be pressed to blow the moulding off of the mould. The moulding is
now complete and the table may be lowered and the clamp frame raised.