Made some progress lately. The hoses are hooked up. Pressure works. All the rams work. Made a dash for all of the switches/controllers as well. Here's some pics
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IT RUNS! Heat Press - build thread
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Wow, this is so cool! What does it cost to get a print done like this? Would love to have a couple done!!Originally posted by LJ851kingston is the play by play announcer for this thread.
Originally posted by unloadedak#teamross
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Originally posted by george graves View PostWow - nice controllers. So I guess you go through a pre-heat, and ramp up, and a sealing heat. One for each? I love that e-stop button!
There are 3 heat controllers on there and 1 timer. The three on the left are: "left heat" "center heat and "right heat". Each controller has some cool features built into it that do basically what you're saying. But there are three because the entire aluminum plate needs to be the same temp and if you only have 1 sensor, the middle is going to end up being hotter than the ends, or vice versa depending on where you put the sensor.
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Just a couple updates. I got the press inside finally. All of the air hoses are hooked up. We got the 220 wired in closer so we don't have to run long extension cords. Electrical is hooked up. Gauges work, heating elements work, air works, etc. It's all ready to go, just gotta finish up a few things :)
This is how the 1" aluminum heating plate is held on. It can't be just bolted because of the heat -- expansion and what not. So they are all spring loaded.
MDF on the bottom which will be pushing up the 3/8" aluminum sliding table.
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Wow, those fabrication pictures make me really wish I had somewhere to practice/learn welding...Interested in vintage cars? Ever thought about racing one? Info, photos, videos, and more can be found at www.michaelsvintageracing.com!
Elva Courier build thread here!
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This is Sick I wanna see some of the stuff you make it looks cool.
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Originally posted by ELVA164 View PostWow, those fabrication pictures make me really wish I had somewhere to practice/learn welding...
Originally posted by ThatOneEuroE30 View PostThis is Sick I wanna see some of the stuff you make it looks cool.
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