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bclancy
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 Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 2:33 pm Post subject: Hi and looking for some help :) |
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Hi
First off, great forum with some very clever stuff going on! 
Im looking for some advice on getting started with vac forming. Basically I make custom hardware for sim racing simulators and I need to form simple plastic 'back' boxes for the rear of my 'creations' 
The backs are open at the minute, hence the need for back boxes and Im only making a couple of units a week so it has to self made like the fronts lol!
I have been really impressed with SW Trooper suits that I have seen and the great knowledge base, really cool.
Hope you guys can get me started vac forming |
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jdougn
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Hey BClancy, welcome to the forum! Looks like an interesting project you're doing. Vac forming a back for that box shouldn't be too hard either. What are the functions of the device?
DougN
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bclancy
Joined: 22 May 2011
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| Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 9:47 am Post subject: |
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Hey DougN
Thanks for the welcome! I make hardware for simracers, the picture of the unit at the top is an LCD screen and shift light panel. It can be programmed to display a vast range of data from engine temps and fuel level to lap times and way more, the LED's are shift lights (Like in F1 steering wheels etc)
The lower pic is a smaller simpler unit, but shows the problem I have with them being open backed. I only manufacture in very small quantitys so its a case of make it yourself or dont bother as its far too expensive to get them made in small amounts
But as an engineer, its quite likely that this will become another hobby as well as for work, I cant help myself with this sort of stuff LOL! |
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jdougn
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This should make a great hobby for an engineer! You're doing something fairly small so it should also be an easy way to start. Find out if it is something that interests you and go from there. My vac former seems to keep getting more & more complex as more projects come along. Before long I'll need another one just to keep up! lol.
Keep us posted on how your project progresses! It's always interesting and educational to see how others work out solutions.
DougN
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