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{{PhysicalTool| | |||
model = Formech 660 | | |||
serial = xxx | | |||
consumables = xxx | | |||
workEnvelope = 26" x 26" x 16" | | |||
manual = xxx | | |||
photo = filename | | |||
northForge=No | |||
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==Material sizes== | ==Material sizes== | ||
* 26" square for the big vacuum former | * 26" square for the big vacuum former | ||
* 16" square for the reducer frame | |||
== Materials to use == | == Materials to use == | ||
* got some 1/8"styrene | * got some 1/8"styrene worked | ||
** John in vid says 45ish s | |||
** 150-180C | ** 150-180C | ||
* makralon doesn't work well | * makralon doesn't work well | ||
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* put the mold high on the pedestal if you want the vacuum to suck the material around the bottom edge. This will trap it, so only do this if you want it somewhat caught. Learned working on [[Bike Seat Cover]]. | * put the mold high on the pedestal if you want the vacuum to suck the material around the bottom edge. This will trap it, so only do this if you want it somewhat caught. Learned working on [[Bike Seat Cover]]. | ||
[[Category: Vacuum Forming | *]] | [[Category: Vacuum Forming | *]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:04, 2024 March 4
- model: Formech 660
- consumables: xxx
- work envelope: 26" x 26" x 16"
- manual: xxx
- photo: 100px
- North Forge Fabrication Lab: No
Material sizes
- 26" square for the big vacuum former
- 16" square for the reducer frame
Materials to use
- got some 1/8"styrene worked
- John in vid says 45ish s
- 150-180C
- makralon doesn't work well
- ABS
- 150-180C
Things to do right next time
- put the mold high on the pedestal if you want the vacuum to suck the material around the bottom edge. This will trap it, so only do this if you want it somewhat caught. Learned working on Bike Seat Cover.
