Manual - Formech 450DT V1.0 - 0317
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Introduction and Initial Assembly
The Formech 450DT is a highly versatile, manually operated Vacuum Forming Machine that will produce
high defi nition mouldings in up to 6mm thick material. These machines are intended for use only for the
vacuum forming of plastics components and for the blow moulding of heated plastics. The 450DT is ideal for
prototype development work whilst also quite capable of small and large production runs.
The Formech 450DT incorporates the following features:
• Reliable and robust PLC control system and easy to use graphical touch screen with single screen forming
cycle operation and 20 memory storage facility.
• Powerful quartz heaters PLC controlled in 4 heating zones.
• Heater power level standby feature allowing energy saving when heater is in rear position.
• Heater safety shut-off after idle period.
• A powerful fi ltered diaphragm vacuum pump.
• Vacuum gauge indication.
• An air blow facility to release the moulding from the tool.
• An external pressurized air outlet port to allow air supply to external accessories.
• The machine has been designed to be highly adaptable and functions such as changing a mould, or fi tting
reducing windows (which allow smaller sheets to be used) can be carried out in the minimum amount of
time.
• Optional reel feed system.
• Optional purpose built Trolley
This manual is the original user instructions for the Formech 450DT. It informs the user on aspects of
machine safety, assembly, operation and maintenance. A more comprehensive guide to the vacuum forming
process is available from Formech.
A transit screw is fi tted to the rear of the machine to secure the heater and prevent damage during
transportation.
Remove this screw when the machine has been appropriately positioned after unpackaging and before
attempting to use. See next page for handling and positioning.
