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- Page 1 MODEL: FM660 (manual power table and clinica version) Single Heater Vacuum Forming Machine Installation Operating and Service Manual For Parts, Service & Technical Assistance Telephone + 44 (0) 1582 46 97 97 Fax + 44 (0) 1582 46 96 46...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index Safety ............................3 Introduction ..........................5 General Arrangement ......................... 6 Initial Assembly .......................... 7 Electrical connection ......................7 Pneumatic connection ......................7 Attaching the stabiliser bar arrangement................7 Heat Guard assembly and fitting ................... 7 660 Heater - no fitting required....................7 Initial Assembly .......................... - Page 3 Safety Formech FM660 Thank you for choosing Formech. Please read and follow the below safety instructions before attempting to install or operate your machine. Special attention should be paid to sections dealing with safety. It is impossible to cover all aspects of thermoforming within the scope of this manual, we are therefore available to offer advice on special problems regarding thermoforming techniques, tooling and materials.
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Page 4: Safety
Safety Formech FM660 HEALTH & SAFETY. Hazards specific to this machine. It is vital that any person using this machine is made fully aware of the potential dangers that could arise from incorrect use. These can be broadly categorised as: - 1. -
Page 5: Introduction
If you would like a more comprehensive guide to the vacuum forming process then please visit the support section of the Formech web page. A Training Manual is provided in a download and printable format. -
Page 6: General Arrangement
General Arrangement Formech FM660 Fo rm e c FM 6 6 0 Features Material clamp Drape table lever Heater movement handle Electrical Box & Main Switch Heater safety guard Vacuum filter Heater zone controller and neon Stabiliser attachment Control panel... -
Page 7: Initial Assembly
Initial Assembly Formech FM660 The machine should be sited on a level concrete floor. Dusty or draughty areas will compromise machine performance but it is important to allow enough space around the machine to allow access into the various panels and to ensure a good airflow to prevent overheating. During all of the following installation ensure that the power supply is properly isolated. -
Page 8: Initial Assembly
Initial Assembly Formech FM660 Counterbalance arms and weights The counterbalance arms attach to the clamp frame of the machine with the screws supplied. The two counterbalance weights are normally supplied fitted to the arms and need to be set in position to balance the clamp frame. -
Page 9: Operating Procedure
Table Up STOP The FM660 / FM660PT is operated from the control panel. The various buttons are labelled as above. Unlike conventional push button systems, the FM660 control panel is flush with touch sensitive buttons. Simply touch the button. No force is required. These buttons have no moving parts. -
Page 10: Operating Procedure
Operating Procedure Formech FM660 Turn the isolator switch situated on the electrical box on the rear of the machine to the ‘ON’ position. Using the heater controls, turn the zones on to provide power to the heaters. It usually takes between 15 and 20 minutes before the heaters have reached their operating temperature. -
Page 11: Operating Techniques
Operating Techniques Formech FM660 Heaters The powerful infrared ceramic heaters are designed to heat the plastic rapidly without burning the surface. The time required to heat the plastic sheet remains fairly constant once the heaters have reached their operating temperature. -
Page 12: Heater Timer
Formech FM660 Heater timer The FM660 is fitted with a three digit LED count down heater timer intended to assist the production of a large number of similar mouldings. The timer function is enabled when a number is shown in the display and disabled when the display shows ’Zero’. -
Page 13: Tools
Tools Formech FM660 Tools for vacuum forming should always be solidly constructed as the operating air pressure reaches approximately 100 kg over an area 100mm x 100mm (one ton per square foot) All tools should be mounted on a baseboard. They cannot have undercuts and must be produced with slightly angular sides ('draft angle') to aid release. -
Page 14: Plastics
Trim or Spindle saw are available from Formech. Please contact our sales department for further information. In mass production environments the range of equipment available for this requirement encompasses clicking presses, roller presses, routers, horizontal band saws, water jet cutters, laser cutters and many others. -
Page 15: Forming Difficulties
This section is a guide only and cannot impart the practical experience and skill that any user will eventually attain. You can find a more comprehensive trouble-shooting guide in the Formech training Manual located in the support section of the Formech web page. - Page 16 Forming Difficulties Formech FM660 PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Creased or distorted formings Excessive mould release Adjust to suit pressure or timing Material too hot at release Increase cooling time Material thinning Adjust heater zoning Thick tops on finished Mould too cold causing rapid Increase mould temperature.
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Page 17: Warranty
Warranty Formech FM660 Reliability and a long service life are synonymous with the Formech brand. However, as with any machinery, certain parts will require periodic replacement and regular maintenance and care will prolong machinery life. Clamp Seals The silicon seals applied to the mould table and to the top aperture of the machine (clamp) are seen as being consumable parts, their service life will depend on how the machine is treated and how often it is used. -
Page 18: Service\Repair
Service\Repair Formech FM660 Apart from the table and clamp seals, which are considered to be consumable items, it is unlikely that you will need to service or repair your machine for many years. This is providing that you have noted the sections regarding the vacuum system and heating elements. -
Page 19: Auto-Levelling System
Service\Repair Formech FM660 Replacing a heating element - continued Disconnect the electrical mains supply. Bring the heater completely forward. Remove the self tapping screws securing the slotted heater cover and place to one side with the cover. At this stage check that the wiring terminal block connections and the simmerstat connectors at the front of the heater are fully tightened and that the fault was not merely a loose connection or a disconnected clip. -
Page 20: Vacuum (660 Clinica Version Filtering System)
The diaphragm pump fitted will cope with contaminants that dry vane pump cannot and hence the warnings stated in the standard FM660 user manual relating to dry vane pumps do not apply. Vacuum filtration - There are two filtration systems fitted to the FM660 Clinica to reduce contaminated air getting to the diaphragm pump fitted. -
Page 21: Vacuum / Pressure System
Service\Repair Formech FM660 Vacuum / pressure system If the vacuum or pressure appears to be weak or non-existent check the following. The mould baseboard is not restricting the vacuum inlet in the drape table. NOTE: If the mould baseboard is too soft it may pull down under vacuum and block the vacuum inlet. - Page 22 Service\Repair Formech FM660 Please specify cylinder/ valve number & model when ordering any pneumatic spare parts. The importance of filling the lubricator with oil on a daily basis cannot be over emphasised. Adjust the lubricator such that a small amount of oil mist is visible in the cylinder exhaust.
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Page 23: Clamp & Table Seals
If you are unable to cure any problem relating to your machine, or if you wish to order spare parts please contact us at the address on the front of this manual stating the model, FM660 / FM660PT, the serial no. (on specification plate), and a full description of the fault or parts you... - Page 24 If you are unable to cure any problem relating to your machine, or if you wish to order spare parts please contact us at the below address, stating the model (FM660 manual or power table) the serial No. (on specification plate) and a full description of the fault or parts you need.
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Page 25: Electrical Wiring Diagram
Formech FM660 Electrical wiring diagram FM660 / FM660PT wiring diagram, Single or Three Phase Multi function user inferface control panel IDC - 20 Way Buzzer Electrical Box Table UP proximity Sensor IDC - 20 Way To fan (FM660PT only) Contactor Coil... -
Page 26: Heater Wiring Diagram
Heater wiring diagram Formech FM660 Formech FM660 Conduit cable: Lengths 3100mm DFGL Heater Wiring Single Phase 2 x 4mm SIAFGL. 1.63mm Three phase =N Star.3 x 2.5mm, Neutral 4mm SIAFGL Lengths Earth @ 2.5mm Conduit, Adaptaflex 20mmwith Swivels @ 700mm...
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