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* Plastic sheet size : 21-1/4" x  30-1/4"
** Forms plastics up to 1/4" thick
* Forming area : 18" x  27"
* Max. depth of draw 9 -11 inches depending on mold Geometry
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* Forming Material:
** Works with all formable plastics, including:
*** Styrene
*** Acrylic (Plexiglas)
*** Pet-G
*** PVC
*** ABS
*** Polyethylene
*** Vinyl
** Sheet size : 21-1/4" x  30-1/4"
** Up to 1/4" thick
* Forming area : 18" x  27"
* Max. depth of draw 9 -11 inches depending on mold Geometry


= Acquisition =
= Acquisition =

Revision as of 12:38, 23 April 2018


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Owner/Loaner: User:Hive13
Hive13 Asset Tag: None
Make/Model: CentroForm LV1827 (google)
Arrival Date: 06/2017
Does it work?: Yes
Certification Needed?: Yes
Contact: User:Daniel
Floorplan: 1A
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  • Forming Material:
    • Works with all formable plastics, including:
      • Styrene
      • Acrylic (Plexiglas)
      • Pet-G
      • PVC
      • ABS
      • Polyethylene
      • Vinyl
    • Sheet size : 21-1/4" x  30-1/4"
    • Up to 1/4" thick
  • Forming area : 18" x  27"
  • Max. depth of draw 9 -11 inches depending on mold Geometry

Acquisition

Purchase of the CentroForm LV1827 was authorized by member vote in April of 2017. The order was placed with the OEM on May 12,2017. The machines are built-to-order with a stated two week delivery. The machine shipped via FedEx Ground as two boxes. It arrived and was first assembled on June 14, 2017.

Installation

The machine requires two dedicated 110VAC 15amp circuits.

Usage

  • To be determined after installation.

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