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  Topic: New 2x4' vacuum former that I built
samuelha773

Replies: 8
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PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:01 pm   Subject: New 2x4' vacuum former that I built
I'm using this machine to make some cheap prototype molds for an engineering project at my company. Those molds in the picture have a 5 degree taper on them.

I've decided to rebuild the machine as ...
  Topic: New 2x4' vacuum former that I built
samuelha773

Replies: 8
Views: 3897

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:22 am   Subject: New 2x4' vacuum former that I built
21.5x45.5" platen with 1/16" holes spaced every 1"
30 gallon tank with a Robinair 15600. Able to get to 28 in of Hg.

tank to platen is 3/4" steel pipe... not sure of the CFM b ...
  Topic: New 2x4' vacuum former that I built
samuelha773

Replies: 8
Views: 3897

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:35 pm   Subject: Pictures of new 2x4' vacuum former
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3409056287_330f1a5f7f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/3409864744_346223ab1a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3409055829_55f144622a.jpg

What ...
  Topic: New 2x4' vacuum former that I built
samuelha773

Replies: 8
Views: 3897

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:32 pm   Subject: New 2x4' vacuum former that I built
I've been working on a vacuum forming machine to form 2x4 foot sheets.

So far I've done a few test pulls using 0.030" PETG. Haven't had great success, need to improve heating, particularly in ...
  Topic: Hi, I'm new here
samuelha773

Replies: 1
Views: 1925

PostForum: Introduce Yourself   Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:27 pm   Subject: Hi, I'm new here
Hey everyone,

I've been building my first vacuum forming machine lately. This forum has been an invaluable resource to me! Thanks all for your great technical knowledge and construction photos!
 
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