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{{Equipment | {{Equipment | ||
|owner=[[User:Hive13]] | |owner=[[User:Hive13]] | ||
|assetTag=HV0143 | |||
|consumables=no | |||
|model=CentroForm LV1827 | |model=CentroForm LV1827 | ||
|ProjectImage=File:5590121729.jpg | |ProjectImage=File:5590121729.jpg | ||
|arrived=06/2017 | |arrived=06/2017 | ||
|doesitwork=Yes | |doesitwork=Yes | ||
|Image=File:HV0143.jpg | |||
|certification=No | |certification=No | ||
|contact=FabLab Warden | |contact=FabLab Warden | ||
|where= | |where=Laser Bay | ||
| | |subcat=Crafts | ||
|Manual = File:Centroform-Manual.pdf}} | |||
[[Image:EZFORM_SV_1217.jpg|frameless|400px]] | |||
==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 15 Amps at 240V.A.C., and has a NEMA 6-15 plug on it. | |||
*http://www.centroform.com/home.html | |||
ProjectImage=File:5590121729.jpg | |||
==Usage== | |||
*Forming Material: | *Forming Material: | ||
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***Polyethylene | ***Polyethylene | ||
***Vinyl | ***Vinyl | ||
***HDPE (possible, but difficult, needs lots of draft on the form) | |||
**Sheet size : 21-1/4" x 30-1/4" | **Sheet size : 21-1/4" x 30-1/4" | ||
**Up to 1/4" thick | **Up to 1/4" thick | ||
*Forming area : 18" x 27" | *Forming area : 18" x 27" | ||
*Max. depth of draw 9 -11 inches depending on mold Geometry | *Max. depth of draw 9 -11 inches depending on mold Geometry | ||
Here is a short video by the manufacturer on how to use it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8a2KrEOzxU | Here is a short video by the manufacturer on how to use it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8a2KrEOzxU | ||
User manual: [[:File:EZFORM LV 1827 Manual 6-22-17.pdf]] | User manual: [[:File:EZFORM LV 1827 Manual 6-22-17.pdf]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:59, 3 July 2021
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| Owner/Loaner: User:Hive13 |
| Hive13 Asset Tag: HV0143 |
| Make/Model: CentroForm LV1827 (google) |
| Arrival Date: 06/2017 |
| Does it work?: Yes |
| Certification Needed?: No |
| Contact: FabLab Warden |
| Floorplan: Laser Bay |
| Manual: File:Centroform-Manual.pdf |
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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 15 Amps at 240V.A.C., and has a NEMA 6-15 plug on it.
ProjectImage=File:5590121729.jpg
Usage
- Forming Material:
- Works with all formable plastics, including:
- Styrene
- Acrylic (Plexiglas)
- Pet-G
- PVC
- ABS
- Polyethylene
- Vinyl
- HDPE (possible, but difficult, needs lots of draft on the form)
- Sheet size : 21-1/4" x 30-1/4"
- Up to 1/4" thick
- Works with all formable plastics, including:
- Forming area : 18" x 27"
- Max. depth of draw 9 -11 inches depending on mold Geometry
Here is a short video by the manufacturer on how to use it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8a2KrEOzxU
User manual: File:EZFORM LV 1827 Manual 6-22-17.pdf