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F.A.Q.
Does the 508 require compressed air?
The 508DT doesn’t require compressed air. Do not supply compressed air to the air outlet.
The 508FS does require compressed air in order to operate the machine.
How long does it take to heat the plastic sheet?
This depends on which material and thickness is specified.
How do I know when the plastic is ready to form?
Generally speaking it is necessary with any new material to establish the correct heating cycle.
Plastic is ready to form when it becomes soft and pliable especially nearer to the clamping frame.
This is known as glass transition temperature (Tg). Once you have established the time you can set
the heater timer for accurate and repeated heating cycles
Why is the plastic webbing on the mould?
Material is too hot.
Insufficient vacuum.
Excess of material. Use reducing windows.
Poor mould design.
Why can't I achieve good definition on the finished part?
Material too cold
Mould too cold.
Insufficient vacuum.
Insufficient vacuum holes in the mould
Why is the plastic thinning over the mould when formed?
Sheet cooled whilst forming.
Mould design with insufficient draft angles.
Too thin plastic gauge.
Pre-stretch required.
Plug assist required.
Why does the plastic bubble and pit when heated?
Material is Hygroscopic which needs to be pre-dried prior to forming.
Overheating.
Mould or plastic sheet too dusty
Why does the plastic stick to the mould when I try to release?
Mould not fixed on baseboard.
Mould not fixed to table.
Insufficient draft.
Mould undercuts.
Poor mould quality.
NOTE
: Formech has also available for
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which has further and more in-‐depth
information on plastics, moulds,
forming and trimming process.
Please contact us to gain access to
this guide.
Summary of Contents for 508DT
Page 5: ...Page 5 Initial assembly Heater shed 1 2 3 4...
Page 7: ...Page 7 508FS only Counter balance weight 1 2 3 4 5 6...
Page 8: ...Page 8 508FS only Cooling fan optional extra 1 2 3 4 5 6...
Page 9: ...Page 9 508FS only Cooling fan 7 8 9 10 11...
Page 20: ...Page 20 Operating procedures BASIC OPERATION Cont...
Page 25: ...Page 25 Service Repair How to change a heating element...
Page 26: ...Page 26 How to change a heating element...
Page 27: ...Page 27 Schematics 5O8FS Schematics 5O8DT...
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