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formech_1372:formech_1372 [2022/05/20 02:29] – [Tested mould materials include:] formlab | formech_1372:formech_1372 [2024/03/01 01:38] (current) – [Medium Gauge Film] formlab | ||
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==== Tested mould materials include: ==== | ==== Tested mould materials include: ==== | ||
* **Plaster** | * **Plaster** | ||
- | * <color orange> | + | * <color orange> |
* **Wood** | * **Wood** | ||
* <color orange> | * <color orange> | ||
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* **3D printed parts** | * **3D printed parts** | ||
* <color red> | * <color red> | ||
+ | * Plastic deforms: infill becomes visible if not enough top layers or walls. | ||
* ... | * ... | ||
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^ Thickness ^ Size ^ Cost (per sheet) ^ | ^ Thickness ^ Size ^ Cost (per sheet) ^ | ||
- | | 1mm | Large - 1370 x 660mm | €13,00 | | + | | 1mm | Large - 1370 x 660mm | €16,10 | |
- | | 1mm | Small - 500 x 500mm | €3,90 | | + | | 2mm | Large - 1370 x 660mm | €32, |
- | | 2mm | Small - 500 x 500mm | €6,63 | | + | | 1mm | Small - 500 x 500mm | €4,20 | |
- | | 3mm | Small - 500 x 500mm | €9,62 | | + | | 2mm | Small - 500 x 500mm | €7,14 | |
+ | | 3mm | Small - 500 x 500mm | €10,36 | | ||
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^ Color ^ Light ^ Thickness | ^ Color ^ Light ^ Thickness | ||
- | | White | translucent | 3mm | large - 1370 x 660mm | €36,40 | | + | | White | translucent | 3mm | large - 1370 x 660mm | €39,20 | |
- | | White | translucent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €10,40 | | + | | White | translucent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €11,20 | |
- | | Green | transparent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €15,60 | | + | | Green | transparent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €16,80 | |
- | | Light blue | translucent | 3mm | large - 1370 x 660mm | €54,60 | | + | | Light blue | translucent | 3mm | large - 1370 x 660mm | €58,80 | |
- | | Light blue | translucent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €15,60 | | + | | Light blue | translucent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €16,80 | |
- | | Dark blue | transparent | 3mm | large - 1370 x 660mm | €54,60 | | + | | Dark blue | transparent | 3mm | large - 1370 x 660mm | €58,80 | |
- | | Dark blue | transparent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €15,60 | | + | | Dark blue | transparent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €16,80 | |
- | | Yellow | transparent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €15,60 | | + | | Yellow | transparent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €16,80 | |
- | | Cream | transparent | 3mm | large - 1370 x 660mm | €54,60 | | + | | Cream | transparent | 3mm | large - 1370 x 660mm | €58,80 | |
- | | Cream | transparent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €15,60 | | + | | Cream | transparent | 3mm | small - 500 x 500mm | €16,80 | |
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^ Color ^ Surface finish | ^ Color ^ Surface finish | ||
- | | white | matte / glossy | 1mm | 2000X1200 | €18,20 | | + | | white | matte / glossy | 1mm | 2000X1200 | €19,63 | |
- | | white | matte / glossy | 1,5mm | 2000X1200 | €26,80 | | + | | white | matte / glossy | 1,5mm | 2000X1200 | €28,88 | |
- | | white | matte / matte | 4mm | 2000X1000 | €45,30| | + | | white | matte / matte | 4mm | 2000X1000 | €63,42| |
- | | black | matte / matte | 1mm | 2000X1200 | €20,50 | | + | | black | matte / matte | 1mm | 2000X1200 | €22,06 | |
- | | black | matte / glossy | 1,5mm | 2000X1200 | €32,70 | | + | | black | matte / glossy | 1,5mm | 2000X1200 | €35,19 | |
- | | red | matte / matte | 1mm | 2000X1200 | €20,50 | | + | | red | matte / matte | 1mm | 2000X1200 | €22,06 | |
- | | red | matte / glossy | 1,5mm | 2000X1200 | €32,70 | | + | | red | matte / glossy | 1,5mm | 2000X1200 | €35,19 | |
- | | green | matte / matte | 1,5mm | 2000X1200 | €31,60 | | + | | green | matte / matte | 1,5mm | 2000X1200 | €34,03 | |
- | | blue | matte / glossy | 1,5mm | 2000X1200 | €32, | + | |
=== How much does it cost? === | === How much does it cost? === | ||
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* startup cost: €2: only when vacuum form machine is used | * startup cost: €2: only when vacuum form machine is used | ||
* plastic sheet cost: cost sheet, including VAT and transportation | * plastic sheet cost: cost sheet, including VAT and transportation | ||
- | * material multiplier: 30%: item cost * 1,3 | + | * material multiplier: item cost * 1,4 |
- | * machine time cost: €5 per hour (€0, | + | * machine time cost: €8 per hour (€0, |
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* **Bubble moulding**: The table should be lowered. If it's in the up-position, | * **Bubble moulding**: The table should be lowered. If it's in the up-position, | ||
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+ | ===== Drying sheets with the oven ===== | ||
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+ | Use one of the ceramics oven in the metal atelier.\\ | ||
+ | The control cabinet is behind the oven. \\ | ||
+ | {{: | ||
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+ | Get the key from Peter to be able to power on the oven.\\ | ||
+ | To turn on the oven, insert the key and turn it to the right. Then turn the red knob to the right.\\ | ||
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+ | ==== Control panel ==== | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | * There are 9 programs | ||
+ | * Each program can have multiple segments | ||
+ | * Example: segment 1: warm up to 70° in 30 min, segment 2: keep that temperature for 4 hours | ||
+ | * Each segment has 2 values: a temperature, | ||
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+ | - Press ' | ||
+ | - Nothing is on here yet. (This might change in the future) | ||
+ | - Press until there' | ||
+ | - In the future there might be a paper with an explanation of what programs do what. I could have a fixed entry on the list | ||
+ | - Segment 1' is blinking. Use the up-down arrows to set a target temperature | ||
+ | - Press the --> arrow to go to the time value | ||
+ | - Set the time with the up-down arrows | ||
+ | - When ready, press the stop / start button to start the oven | ||
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+ | ==== Suggested program ==== | ||
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+ | * Segment 1: temp: 70° time: 30 min | ||
+ | * Segment 2: temp: 70° time: 4 hours | ||
+ | * Segment 3: temp: 0° time: 30 min | ||
===== Clamping tips for high gauge sheets ===== | ===== Clamping tips for high gauge sheets ===== | ||
* Apply 80 grit strips of sand paper to the underside of the clamp frame to provide more grip on the sheet. The strips can be held in place with a good quality double sided tape, contact adhesive or preferably a silicone adhesive to take the heat. | * Apply 80 grit strips of sand paper to the underside of the clamp frame to provide more grip on the sheet. The strips can be held in place with a good quality double sided tape, contact adhesive or preferably a silicone adhesive to take the heat. | ||
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===== Machine presets ===== | ===== Machine presets ===== | ||
- | === PMMA 3mm === | + | |
- | * pre-dry: 4 hours at 70°C (between 70-80°C): no blisters | + | ==== PS ==== |
- | * If using the window: add shims: 3 on each side. | + | * 1mm (Experimental v2) |
- | * heater 70% (and 75% at the edges) | + | * Power: 70% |
- | * 125 sec heating | + | * Heating: 45 seconds |
- | * (without peeking in between) | + | * 2.5mm (Experimental v2) |
- | * This results in ±168°C: nice and flexible. | + | * Power: 70% |
- | * Sheet forming temperature: | + | * Heating: 85 seconds |
- | * 60 sec cooling | + | |
+ | ==== PETG ==== | ||
+ | * 2mm (OK) | ||
+ | * Power: 70% | ||
+ | * Heating: 70 seconds | ||
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+ | ==== PMMA ==== | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | * If using the window: add shims: 3 on each side. | ||
+ | * heater 70% (and 75% at the edges) | ||
+ | * 125 sec heating | ||
+ | * (without peeking in between) | ||
+ | * This results in ±168°C: nice and flexible. | ||
+ | * Sheet forming temperature: | ||
+ | * 60 sec cooling | ||
- | === Medium Gauge Film (0, | + | ==== Medium Gauge Film ==== |
- | * profile: 1mm PET (heater 85%) | + | |
- | * heating: 8 seconds | + | |
- | * vacuum: manual operation: start-stop technique to avoid holes if there are large cavities | + | * heating: 8 seconds |
+ | * vacuum: manual operation: start-stop technique to avoid holes if there are large cavities | ||
+ | * Polypropylene sheet: 1mm | ||
+ | * No profile saved | ||
+ | * Heaters at 50% | ||
+ | * Heating: ±70 sec. Ready when sheet starts pulling flat. Might be ready much earlier too, but these values are the ones we used for testing. The plastic is very stretchy and blew holes in tiny cavities. So maybe better less heat. | ||
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