Startup 2024-02-16 Smart Vacuum Former User Guide

: May 15, 2024
: STARTUP

Table of Contents

2024-02-16 Smart Vacuum Former
safety
Introduction
Machine Setup
Machine Introduction
Basic Operation
Operation Procedure
Accessory Instructions
Maintenance
Warranty Terms
Specifications
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USER MANUAL

SMART VACUUM FORMER

2024-02-16 Smart Vacuum Former

Thank you for choosing FORMART SE
Please read and follow the below SAFETY instruction before START

safety

Do not install or operate the machine before reading these instructions carefully.
Turn the machine off and disconnect the AC plug when not in use.
Do not allow the power cord to hang (e.g., over the edge of a table or counter) or place/run the power cord under rugs, carpeting, or in high-traffic areas where it may be tripped over or pulled.
Do not use FORMART SE near gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids, as there may be a risk of fire or explosion.
Only use FORMART SE for vacuum forming. It is not intended for any other purpose.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by chil dren without supervision.

Check your supply voltage and frequency. Make sure it is compatible with this machine’s specification plate next to the back power socket.

The heaters within the TOP UNIT can reach 280C during heat ing. Never touch the heating element, heater case or heated plastics without wearing protective gloves to reduce the risk of burns.

Fire
Parts of this machine can reach temperatures greater than 280°C. DO NOT STACK ANY ITEMS ON TOP OF FORMART SE. There may be a risk of fire.

Injury from Trapping
There is a risk of trapping fingers when loading plastic or pull the top/bottom frames. Ensure that appropriate care is taken to prevent trapping and use suitable personal protection.

Electric shock
Never attempt any repair unless the ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED. Only switch ON when all covers have been replaced.

Toxic Fume inhalation
Assess the risks of the materials to be formed prior to use. Make sure to operate the machine in an adequately ventilated place.

Introduction

FORMART SE is a smart Vacuum Forming Machine which produces high definition mouldings in up to 3mm thick plastic sheet. FORMART SE is ideal for prototype development or small volume production.

Main Features

Complete material database
Capable of using 4 different sheet sizes
Time-out protection for heater operation
Adjustable heating curve
Plastic sheet dehumidification function

FORMART SE Parts List:

Machine Setup

Machine Setup Guide
Please follow the instructions below to assemble your FORMART SE.

Step 1: Align the tube hole and assemble the 4 tubes by turning clockwise untill tightened

Step 2: Align the top unit with the tubes and put it on

Step 3: Fasten screws of top unit

Step 4: Plug in heater wires

Step 5: Assemble protective coover with screws

Step 6: put on the forming beds on the top of bottom unit

Warning!

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Make sure the plug is fully inserted| Do not share power extension cord| Do not place objects on top of FORMART SE

Machine Introduction

Heater
Side wheel
Top frame
Bottom frame
Forming beds
Navigation controller
Status LED ring
LCD display
Speaker
LED light
IR sensor
USB connector
Fuseless protector
Power switch

Current Protector
The machine is protect ed with fuseless current protector. In case of a blown fuse, please do not reset it before con sulting service.

ON/OFF switch
The main power switch to provide power to FORMART SE.0

Basic Operation

Top frame operation
FORMART SE top frame is held by magnets, once it is released from the top, it will slide smoothly on the steel rails. Be sure to support the frame with both hands when pulling downward to avoid excessive impact to the bottom frame.

Sheet locker
Plastic sheet is secured in place by two side wheels. Turn forward to lock the sheet and turn back to release.

Frame down to form
When preparing the frame for form ing, gently press the frames to the bottom and wait 3 seconds before releasing your hands.Please do not use excessive force on the frame to avvoid damaging the machine.

Emergency stop
The main operation knob is also an emergency stop button. Simply press the main knob whenever you want to cancel the task.

Switch Sheet Size

HOT! Glove Required!

Bottom Frame: Put the bottom adjustment plate into the notch of the bottom frame
Top Frame: Put the top adjust ment rod into the notch of the top frame
Please remember to remove the forming bed that below the adjustment plate, or the frame may be damaged from operation

Operation Procedure

Select Operation Mode & Task
FORMART provides two operation modes. Simple mode & Advanced mode. Rotate the knob to move selection between modes and press to confirm.

Simple Mode
The mode is suitable for beginners. With this mode you can form objects by default without dealing with com plicated settings.

Advanced Mode
The mode is suitable for professionals. It allows revisions of most settings, including heating curves & forming pressure.

Select Task
Turn knob to select between different tasks.

Rough: form object with lowest pressure
Standard: form object with meddium pressure
Fine: form object with highest pressure
Dehumid: to dehumidify plastic sheet

Load Sheet
Please load the sheet into the frame and align with the sealing rubber then press knob to setup the task.

(Please press the knob and rotate it to select your Material, then FORM ART will load corresponding parameters. Repeat above step to set the sheet Thickness.)

Accessory Instructions

Cat bowl mold
In the accessory box, you will find a cat bowl mold and a nose cap as a reference for your vaccuum mold design. You can use the mold to make blisters and compare the results between wearing the nose cap and not wearing it.

When you design a vaccum mold, the draft angle must be larger then 3° to ensure the mold can be easily released out of the blister.
Please remember to leave vent holes in the recesses of the mold.

Webbing remover
Webbing problem is the most common phenomenon during vaccum forming, especially at corners or taller shapes.

Webbing remover cubes
Place the webbing removing cubes in the proper place to minimize corner webbing.
Webbing remover collars
Place you mold in the center of the webbing removing collar to min imize webbing.

*Those webbing cubes & collars are provided as potential solutions for solving the webbing issues you may encounter. Larger obects may require additional cubes/collars(not provided).

Volume Control Kit(Optional – Purchased Separately)
It is used to eliminate the webbing between two molds.
Scan QR code to see video instruction

https://myyardtech.com
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Please follw below steps to setup the volume control kit
(Figure 1) Please install 527 & S28 in the appropriate place as shown below.

(Figure 2) Please insert steels 529 & 530 into the holes where the webbing phenomenon appeared.

Maintenance

Ensure the surface of the machine and the heater surround is free of dust, dirt and debris.
Please clean the air filter regularly.
FORMART SE’s 4 steel tubes (frame rails) DO NOT require any lubrication. Please DO NOT apply any lubricants of on the 4 tubes.
In case of FORMART SE failure, we may require you to return defect unit. However, Please DO NOT disassemble any independent module other wise the warranty may invalid.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufactur er, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Warranty Terms

We provide a two years warranty under normal use on this machine.
However, due to the differences of personal operating habits, the fol lowing parts are not coverd by the warranty.
– Rubber seals
– Frames & sheet lockers
Due to the damage caused by the following cases, we will charge for the repair or maintenance.
– Damaged by abnormal operation or exceeding the specification.
– Damaged by incorrect voltage, falling, accidents or natural disas ters.
– Damaged by unauthorized disassembly.
– Damaged by unauthorized repairs.
MY YARD TECH will pay the shipping costs for the repairs that meet above warranty terms. If repaires exceed those covered by the war ranty, the buyer will need to pay the repair & shipping fees.
Warranty terms of service apply only to consumers who purchase our products through legal sales channels.
For counter-repair products, buyer should agree with us to replace the failed parts by using alternatives or used parts.
We do not authorize the use of this machine or its spare parts in life support equipment. We will not be held liable for any personal injury or death caused by the user’s misuse of our product.

Specifications

Dimension	625(W) x 534(H) x 476(D)mm
Weight	24Kg
Input Power	220∼240 0r 100120VAC@1500W
Display	3.5″ 480*320 Full color LCD
Heater	Quartz Carbon Heater Tubes
Heating Range	90∼230C
Sheet Size	500 x 300mm; 420 x 300mm(A3);
Sheet Thickness	300 x 300mm; 300 x 205mm(A4)