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Semi / Fully Automatic

Formech HD686 vacuum former (US spec)

The HD Series is the most advanced Formech series which operates autonomously using sheet materials. The HD686, HD750, and HD1000 come with high-end features such as the pneumatic clamping, table, and heater drive with quartz elements, cooling system, vacuum tank, safety light curtain, remote connectivity, and an extensive range of options. They are the most cost-effective, highly adaptable machines on the market, available from Formech with relatively short lead times. Please note that the user has to load a plastic sheet after each cycle, compared to the TF series which is fully automatic. Click here to watch the automatic models in action

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Starting at

$68,500.00

SKU: m09-01-2

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Formech HD686 (US spec) Features

Vacuum & release

Vacuum & pressure gauges

PLC Control with 10" hi-res touch screen

FCV (Formech Cycle View) with 40 programme memory

16 independently controllable heating zones

Pre-stretch

Auto-level

Twin cooling fans

Vacuum receiver tank

Pneumatic table with speed regulator

Pneumatic heater drive

Table height adjust

Multi user pin access control

Pneumatically powered clamping frame (hinged)

Safety light curtain

Heater / table interlock override

Digitally controlled flow valve - vacuum

Illuminated view windows

Oil filled rotary vane pump 18m3/h

Optional extras

Customize your vacuum former

Reducing windows for Formech HD686 (custom size)

Plug assist for Formech HD686 (inc. digitally controlled flow valve)

Spray mist for Formech HD686

Cooling bolster for Formech HD686

Heating pyrometer for Formech HD686

Cooling pyrometer for Formech HD686

Upgrade to 26 heating zones for Formech HD686 (single heater)

Upgrade cooling system for Formech HD686

Twin heater option for Formech HD686

Servo plug assist for Formech HD686

Servo table for Formech HD686

Digitally controlled flow valve - pneumatic plug (HD686)

Digitally controlled flow valve - pneumatic table (HD686)

Digitally controlled flow valve - pre-stretch & auto-level (HD686)

Digitally controlled flow valve - release (HD686)

Clear material sensing for Formech HD686

Clear material sensing for Formech HD686 (bottom heater)

FA remote connectivity (FRC)

Spare parts kit for Formech HD686

Spare parts kit for Formech HD686-T

HD686 Technical specifications

mm in

Forming capacity

Forming area	647 x 622 mm
Sheet size	686 x 660 mm
Max depth of draw	350 mm
Max material thickness	6 mm

Dimensions

Machine width	1673 mm
Machine height	2440 mm
Machine depth	2600 mm
Machine weight	750 kg

Power

USA – 3 phase power requirements	208-240 / 40A
Power consumption (kW)	11

Air

Air requirements (PSI/bar)	87 / 6
Operating interface	9.7" Colour HMI
Vacuum pump type	Oil filled rotary vane
Pump flow (SCFM @ 0 in. / 60Hz)	15.9
Pump flow m3 /h @ 0mbar / 50Hz	23.5
Mould release method	External air supply

Heating

Heater type	Quartz
Heating zones	16

Fully-automatic Formech machine features and specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our continual product development program

Case studies

See how Formech HD686 vacuum former (US spec) has been used by our other customers

EDUCATION

Cambridge University – Manufacturing automation research project

Simulating, studying and controlling automation processes

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Formech at Interform, UK

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Formech visits long term customer Sklotex Plasty

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Semi / Fully Automatic

Formech HD686 vacuum former (US spec)

$68,500.00

Formech HD686 (US spec) Features

Optional extras

HD686 Technical specifications

Forming capacity

Dimensions

Power

Air

Heating

Case studies

Cambridge University – Manufacturing automation research project

Formech at Interform, UK

Formech visits long term customer Sklotex Plasty

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Upgrade to 26 heating zones for Formech HD686 (single heater)

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Digitally controlled flow valve - pneumatic table (HD686)

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Digitally controlled flow valve - release (HD686)

Clear material sensing for Formech HD686

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