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