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harley guy
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 Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:05 pm Post subject: ? spacing between platen and inside of hold frame ? |
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| what is the spacing between the platen and inside of holding frame ?it says 1/2,but iam using .125 abs..should i go 3/4 inch or 1 inch? |
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knightshade
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| Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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For a 24"x24" table - the holding frame is usually 3/4".
This brings it down to the frame having a 22.5" inner height/width.
The platten is a 21.5" square - so if everything is centered there is a 1/2" gap on each edge.
I would say that is fine for 1/8" (0.125) ABS/HIPs. |
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crashmann
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| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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I've got 1/2" of space between the platen and the holding frame, and have been able to pull .125 HIPS with no trouble. Also, the platen surface is 1/2" higher than than the level of the plastic in the clamping frame.
If the platen surface is the same as the plastic level, then the gap is not a factor (but then you may not get the tight pulls you are looking for.
Even more importantly, if the platen frame is BELOW the plastic, you will definitely NOT get a good seal!
Charlie
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harley guy
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| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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| thanks for the info.almost done with my rig.ill post it when iam done.thanks |
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