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Former Novice
Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 33
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:58 pm Post subject: Hey!! New guy here! |
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I am glad to be a part of this forum. You guys have a great site and very informitive people here.
I am wanting to build a proformer machine, but first want to see what really works. I have a 3/8'' plywood 30''x20'' board with a 2'' hole for my 6.5hp shop vac attached. I plan on putting screen over the hole and using .040 polystyrene stapled to a 2x4 square... I know it very basic, but I am unemployeed and looking to try something new and may come up with something..? Anyway, I am looking forward to grow with the community and share all I can about my new found hobby. |
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crashmann Guru
Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 501
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the platen!
One of the coolest things about vacuum forming is that you don't necessarily need a super duper setup. Something basic just like you described is perfect for starting out and experimenting. Many times I get too mired down in the details of optimizing and perfecting the process that I forget to have fun with it.
Good luck and I look forward to hearing about your progress!
Charlie |
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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:18 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the board! What sort of items are you wanting to form?
Jim |
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Former Novice
Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 33
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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jegner wrote: | Welcome to the board! What sort of items are you wanting to form?
Jim |
I think the question is...What dont I want to form
I have all kinds of ideas, but am lacking the knowlege of materials. I found a beef jerky container from Sam's that is the same clear plastic I need. I may have to talk it to the plastic shop and have them match the material up.
Ahh! just thought of it!! Like RC car body, but a tad thicker... Anyone know what that is? |
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Culvan Novice
Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 85 Location: Kansas City, MO
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not sure how far I can help you with this, but most plastic containers have a recycling label. Usually there will be a number in a trangular chasing arrow symbol. That number indicates the type of plastic or the resin identification code.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_Recycling_Code
You could cut it apart and measure the thickness, but the original would've been thicker before it was thermoformed.
Hope this helps, good luck.
Andy |
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