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Topic: trim press plans |
fast_monte
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:51 am Subject: trim press plans |
I have trimmed up to 0.15 PETG with the flange trimmer. |
Topic: trim press plans |
fast_monte
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:30 pm Subject: trim press plans |
Here is a picture:
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q363/fbodyhappe/flangetrimmer.jpg
Note that I used the nub left over from the parting tool to do the scoring.
These work too. http://www ... |
Topic: trim press plans |
fast_monte
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:12 pm Subject: trim press plans |
I have also made a flange trimming tool to trim parts that need a flange.
Use a piece of bar stock twice the diameter of the desired flange, center drill it to accept a piece of music wire, drill ... |
Topic: "rectifier" a.k.a. power diode heat control |
fast_monte
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:51 am Subject: "rectifier" a.k.a. power diode heat control |
http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=18392+DI
Here is the same diode for $3.50 they have lots of other cool stuff too. |
Topic: trim press plans |
fast_monte
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:16 am Subject: trim press plans |
Do a search for "copy carver".
With this machine you can trace a shape blank on one side and trim the parts on the other. It is very quick. |
Topic: Female Vac Mold Creation |
fast_monte
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:01 am Subject: Female Vac Mold Creation |
Do you have a picture of a ship that has been built from your mold yet? |
Topic: Metal working tool saga |
fast_monte
Replies: 20
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Forum: Fabrication Techniques Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:30 am Subject: Metal working tool saga |
Hey Dean,
How about an update on how the saw is working out? |
Topic: Where do you buy modeling clay? |
fast_monte
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Forum: Mold Making Tips Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:46 am Subject: Where do you buy modeling clay? |
Another way to go may be machinable wax, you can make your own check out this thread. http://www.tk560.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=967
James |
Topic: Metal working tool saga |
fast_monte
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Forum: Fabrication Techniques Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:49 am Subject: Metal working tool saga |
I would also recomend buying a couple of these blades, http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=240-4933&PMPXNO=21108757&PARTPG=INLMK32
Band - Saw Blades & Saws Blade Length: 5 Ft. ... |
Topic: Metal working tool saga |
fast_monte
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Forum: Fabrication Techniques Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:46 am Subject: Metal working tool saga |
The cuts are usually ready to weld. Some time on softer metals you may get a little sliver of metal that you can tear off with your fingers. It cuts 45 degrees angles nicely. Be sure to get a bimeta ... |
Topic: Metal working tool saga |
fast_monte
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Forum: Fabrication Techniques Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:41 am Subject: Metal working tool saga |
I bought one of these from HarborFreight.com and have not looked back.
HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL METAL CUTTING BANDSAW
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/93700-93799/93762.gif
Three speeds ... |
Topic: Forming Video =) |
fast_monte
Replies: 21
Views: 6577
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:22 pm Subject: Forming Video =) |
Using the RIT dye is a great idea. You can also use cheap craft paint from Wal-Mart and paint the inside of the covers for solid colors. If you spray the paint with an air brush it looks pretty good. ... |
Topic: Fully operational 2'x4' production machine built in 7 days |
fast_monte
Replies: 148
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:13 am Subject: Fully operational 2'x4' production machine built in 7 days |
Inventer,
What type if plastic are you using? (PVC, PET, PETE?) I Posted a video of my machine in this thread: http://www.tk560.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=6966#6966
I will have to add the video ... |
Topic: Roll fed 2' X 4' machine video |
fast_monte
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:04 am Subject: Roll fed 2' X 4' machine video |
I finely got around to posting some video of my machine in action. Within 5 minutes of plugging the machine in, I can make the first pull. Without working too quickly, (with good molds), I can make ... |
Topic: Fully operational 2'x4' production machine built in 7 days |
fast_monte
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:24 am Subject: Fully operational 2'x4' production machine built in 7 days |
Inventer:
Also if you wouldn't mind letting us in on the kind of plastic you are using and where you got it. I make clamshell packages with my machine and I am almost out of plastic. I had one of ... |
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