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|Has certification=https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1305
|Has ace=Needed;Makerhub@georgefox.edu
|Has ace=Sara Wytsma;swytsma23@georgefox.edu
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* '''Toggle Clamp Screws-'''
* '''Toggle Clamp Screws-'''
*'''Draft Angle-''' The wall angle of a mold. This helps in removing the plastic off the mold.
*'''Draft Angle-''' The wall angle of a mold. This helps in removing the plastic off the mold.
Knowing what the different buttons in the touchscreen operation mean is important in operating the vacuum former. The three primary ones are heat , vacuum , and release . For a full list, refer to the manual.
Knowing what the different buttons in the touchscreen operation mean is important in operating the vacuum former. The three primary ones are heat, vacuum, and release. For a full list, refer to the manual.
[[Media:Manual-508DT.pdf|Vacuum Former User Manual]]
[[Media:Manual-508DT.pdf|Vacuum Former User Manual]]
====Demonstration====
====Demonstration====
The demonstration for the vacuum former can use either the provided demonstration mold or a mold that the trainee brings. The trainee must show that they can set up the mold/plastic and form a part.
The demonstration for the vacuum former can use one of the provided demonstration molds or a mold that the trainee brings. The trainee must show that they can set up the vacuum former and mold a part.
====Operation====
====Operation====
* Turn on the heaters and set the temperature. The temperature should be 80-120 degrees Celsius.
* Turn on the heaters and set the temperature. The temperature should be 80-120 degrees Celsius.
* The heaters should take about 15 minutes to warm up.
* The heaters should take about 15 minutes to warm up.
* After 15 minutes roll the heater over the plastic
* Allow the heater to sit over the plastic for 90 seconds if the plastic is 1.8mm thick or 180 seconds if the plastic is 3.3mm thick.
* DO NOT OVERHEAT PLASTIC! this will cause the plastic to develop webbing after the vacuum which will ruin the mold.
* Lift the table.
* Lift the table.
* Turn on the vacuum.
* Turn on the vacuum.
==Certification==
==Certification==
[https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1305 Canvas Quiz]
Complete <strong>The Vault - {{PAGENAME}} Module</strong> at the link below to gain access to the {{PAGENAME}}. The Maker Hub Canvas course pertains to all facilities and equipment contained in the Maker Hub; simply complete the quizzes for the facilities/equipment you wish to use in the Maker Hub. Please email <span style="color:blue">makerhub@georgefox.edu</span> if you have any questions.
[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/R6RF69 Maker Hub Canvas Course]
==Troubleshooting==
==Troubleshooting==
Make sure to put draft on your form to prevent sticking.
Make sure to put draft on your form to prevent sticking.
If the plastic is not hot enough it won't pull down over the form.
If the plastic is not hot enough it won't pull down over the form.
If the plastic is too hot then it will develop webbing during the vacuum
==Maintenance==
==Maintenance==