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| ===Materials for Buck/Form=== | | ===Materials for Buck/Form=== |
− | These are an exmaple of some materials that can be used for molding | + | These are an exmaple of some materials that can be used for molding. The material needs to be heat resistant. It should also have a flat base for stability on the platform. |
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− | * [https://www.amazon.com/SELECTION-5lb-Plaster-of-Paris/dp/B077MD57S3/ 5lb Plaster of Paris] | + | * [https://www.amazon.com/SELECTION-5lb-Plaster-of-Paris/dp/B077MD57S3/ Plaster of Paris] |
| * [https://www.alumilite.com/store/p/1055-Vac-Master-50.aspx Vac-Master Resin with Aluminum] | | * [https://www.alumilite.com/store/p/1055-Vac-Master-50.aspx Vac-Master Resin with Aluminum] |
| * MDF ( Shaped on CNC or pre-shaped ) | | * MDF ( Shaped on CNC or pre-shaped ) |
| + | * Aluminum/Steel Part |
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| ===Materials for Forming=== | | ===Materials for Forming=== |
− | High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
| + | Information on safe thermoformable materials in sheets. |
− | * [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017S4BEIM/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A1FWWCVO9POVQF&psc=1 12inx12in HIPS sheets]
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| Material Selection Guide - https://www.toolcraft.co.uk/vacuum-forming/advice/vacuum-forming-help-material-selection-guide.htm | | Material Selection Guide - https://www.toolcraft.co.uk/vacuum-forming/advice/vacuum-forming-help-material-selection-guide.htm |
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| + | '''Incomplete List''' |
| + | * High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) |
| + | ** [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017S4BEIM/ Example 12inx12in HIPS sheets] |
| + | * Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| + | ** [https://www.amazon.com/ABS-Plastic-Sheet-Thick-Thickness/dp/B004WP24XU/ Example 12inx12in ABS sheets] |
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| == Tips & tricks == | | == Tips & tricks == |
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| + | === Creating an appropriate Buck/Mold === |
| + | * Part should have a flat base |
| + | * No overhangs |
| + | * Pay attention to draft angles |
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| ===Troubleshooting=== | | ===Troubleshooting=== |