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Belovac Vacuum Forming Machine (view source)
Revision as of 08:11, 26 November 2018
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==Usage==
==Usage==
'''Vacuum Forming''', is a type of '''Thermoforming''',which is the process of heating a plastic sheet and stretching it over a mold. As the plastic cools, it hardens, permanently retaining that shape.
This device can handle any thermoformable plastic up to 3/8" thick.
This device can handle any thermoformable plastic up to 3/8" thick.
The oven must be used only for vacuum forming. Please do not attempt to use this machine to dry materials or anything other than its intended purpose.
The oven must be used only for vacuum forming. Please do not attempt to use this machine to dry materials or anything other than its intended purpose.
Other related tools/skills:
* ShopBot Auth - to create molds out of MDF with the CNC.
* Cold Metals Auth - To cut flashing (excess material) from finished part with Vertical Bandsaw.
===Usage Steps===
===Usage Steps===