Calculate Your Sheet Parameters
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Calculate Your Sheet Parameters

This tool will help you operate a Precious Plastic sheetpress and calculate the parameters (time, material weight, and temperature).
< 1 hour
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4 steps

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Create a copy of the document

This document is locked so that everyone can view it. To create a workable version, make sure you're signed into your google account and then create a copy that you can store in your own google drive. Then you'll be able to edit the document. Make sure to *not* to request edit access!
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Enter your specific parameters

Navigate to the "Calculator" page of the google sheet. At the top in the blue boxes, enter the dimensions of the sheets that you are making. Next select from the dropdown in cell B9 what type of plastic you are working with.
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Check the results!

Great - now you can check the results for your sheet. See the bottom half of the "calculator" page to see: - How much plastic you should put into your mold - What temperature you should set your machine too - How long you should melt for
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Adjust the assumptions based on your learnings

The assumptions in this document are based on our experience using our machine. All machines, conditions, and plastic is different. You can adjust your assumptions based on your experience after giving it a few trials. You can adjust the assumption parameters by navigating to the "assumptions" tab on the bottom of the sheet.
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