Use the "Move Left" and "Move Right" links below
to navigate around the machine. Featured areas in the image are numbered and
described in the "Featured Areas" section located below the image.
Featured Areas |
(1) |
The trim station holds the trim die. The sharp knives used on
the trim die can cause cuts. Appropriate PPE must be worn when working around these
knives. Working on the trim dies requires proper lockout and tagout
including blocking to prevent possible crushing and amputation
injuries. [Photo description:
The highlighted area includes silver, black, and orange moving metal parts of the
machine.] View close-up |
(2) |
This is the form station. A typical form
station has the mold mounted on one platen and the pressure box mounted on the
other. Vacuum holes in the mold and air pressure from the pressure box are used to
produce highly defined plastic parts. [Photo description:
The highlighted area includes silver, black, and orange moving metal parts of the
machine.] View close-up |
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