Formech IMD508, Installation, Operating And Service Manual

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Manual - Formech IMD508
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Periodic Maintenance
Ongoing routine ‘In Process’ checks & work area housekeeping may be performed during normal operation.
Monitoring and reporting of machine performance may allow maintenance requirements to be dealt with
before wear, damage or when process problems occur. The following schedule indicates such checks /
activities.
Inspection / Check Daily Weekly Monthly Annually
Air Pressure set at 6 Bar
X
Monitor for air leaks X
Check integrity of all mould table and clamp frame seals X
Test Emergency stop operation
X
Perform Safety Light Curtain check before 1st operation X
Visible condition of clamp, table & heater sensors / switches X
General safety & housekeeping of overall working
environment around equipment
X
Clamp frame adjustment depending upon material
As required
Monitor Pyrometer consistence (Option) As required
Check Clamping and Table silicone seals X
Clean Bottom heater glass (if fitted) X
Inspect heating elements for damage and hairline cracks
X X
Replace / clean vacuum pump filtering X X
Drain vacuum tank X
Lubricate major mechanical assemblies
X X
Inspect Pneumatics system X
Clean Auto-level & bottom heater safety sensor optics X
Check Security of Fan units
X X X
Full Formech major service routine – dependant on utilisation X
Areas to be monitored
Effectiveness of process functionality
Observation of sensor functionality
Observation of heating element functionality
Fault / event logging
Job data housekeeping
General work method housekeeping and safety of self and others
Monitoring for Hazardous & Dangerous situations
The following Periodic Maintenance Schedule summarises the regular maintenance required by the IMD508.
Owners, designated responsible people and persons required to perform any level of maintenance / servicing
must read the Formech IMD508 manual thoroughly. Particular attention must be paid to references and
notices regarding safety.
The maintenance requirements will very depending on the level of machine utilisation.