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2.2 Operating the machine
Make sure to use properly designed molds and dies while operating
the extruder. Make sure to clean the sealing surfaces and thread of
the nozzle before installing the molds. Always use high
temperature ceramic or copper grease on the threads to prevent
seizing of the threaded connection. Make sure to fill the hopper
with plastic flakes or granules.
Startup
1. Plug in the Extruder in a 400V, 16A, 5 pole socket
2. check the emergency stop is released and switch on the
main power switch. (the heating PID controllers should
switch on)
3. Check the required temperatures to melt your type of plastic
and set the PID controllers to the desired temperatures.
4. Switch on the heating by operating the “heating on/off”
switch
5. Allow the temperatures to reach the set temperature. Wait
an additional 5 minutes after it reaches the temperatures to
make sure it’s fully heated evenly.
6. Switch on the VFD by operating the “VFD on/off” switch.
7. Set de desired motor speed using the turning knob on the
VFD control panel.
8. Switch the direction switch on the VFD on fwd.
9. Press “run” on the “VFD control” panel to start the motor
