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===== vacuumforming machine / tiefziehtisch =====

Informations about this device can also be found here: https://ijon.crew.c-base.org/tiefziehtischwebsite/

==== Checklist for Vacuum Molding Table Operation ====

**on the Day:**

  * detach vacuum cleaner hose
  * remove vacuum cleaner bag
  * attach vacuum molding table hose to vacuum cleaner
  * clean heating rods with paper and isopropanol
  * inspect all visible cables for visible damages
  * connect powercable with socket
  * get IR-thermometer, stopwatch, notepad and pen
  * go to toilet

**right before the first molding**

  * clamp sheet
  * position molds
  * plug in vacuum cleaner
  * switch on oven-thermometer, adjust set-temp to 150°C
  * unlock main switch (from here on you must stay in direct vicinity of the machine at all times!)
  * check if heating elements are switched off
  * check if vacuum cleaner switch is off
  * check if the three automatic Over-Current circuit breakers are on
  * check if Residual-Current Circuit Breaker is on
  * switch on main switch
  * press test button on RCCB
  * switch RCCB off and then to on position
  * move up clamping frame in heating-position
  * switch on both oven parts and start the stopwatch
  * check temperature every 10-20sec
  * wait until the material is sufficiently soft, saggy and hot
  * release the clamping frame
  * have someone write down the exact time from the stopwatch
  * switch on vacuum cleaner
  * move clamping frame down on the mold
  * switch off oven
  * wait until plastic is cooled below 70°
  * switch off vaccuum cleaner
  * release plastics from mold

**for any other molding after the first**

  * clamp sheet
  * position molds
  * check if heating elements are switched off
  * check if vacuum cleaner switch is off
  * check if the three automatic Over-Current circuit breakers are on
  * check if Residual-Current Circuit Breaker is on
  * move up clamping frame in heating-position
  * switch on both oven parts and start the stopwatch
  * check temperature every 10-20sec
  * wait until the material is sufficiently soft, saggy and hot
  * release the clamping frame
  * have someone write down the exact time from the stopwatch
  * switch on vacuum cleaner
  * move clamping frame down on the mold
  * switch off oven
  * wait until plastic is cooled below 70°
  * switch off vaccuum cleaner
  * release plastics from mold

**after the last mold of the day**

  * switch the three automatic Over-Current circuit breakers to off
  * switch main switch to off
  * lock main switch (only after this task you are permitted to leave the vicinity of the machine!)
  * remove molds from the vacuum molding table
  * unplug vacuum cleaner
  * remove vacuum molding table hose from vacuum cleaner
  * reattach vacuum cleaner hose
  * put in new or old vacuum cleaner bag in vacuum cleaner
  * unplug the powercable from the wallsocket
  * store away the vacuum cleaner where it belongs
  * submit temperatures, timings, stopwatch-readings, useful info and your overall experience via email to vacuumforming@c-base.org

==== E-Mailtemplate ====

**Please copypaste this Form and submit it (filled in) to vacuumforming@c-base.org after every forming.**

Test #

Material: Polystyrol

Thickness: 1.5mm

Heating Time:

Speciality:

Result:

Problems:

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