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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:58 pm    Post subject: Hey!! New guy here! Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome to the board! What sort of items are you wanting to form?

Jim
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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 Laughing

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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PostPosted: Mon May 18, 2009 10:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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