Equipment/Vacuum Former

Vacuum Former
Model	Formech 300X
Sub-category	Fabrication
Status	Operational
Last updated	23 June 2025 11:05:06
Consumables	Thermoplastics
Accessories	none
Training requirement	no
Training link	Unknown
ACnode	no
Location	Ground Floor, General Workshop
Maintainers	Padski Property "Maintainers" (as page type) with input value "User:Padski|Padski" contains invalid characters or is incomplete and therefore can cause unexpected results during a query or annotation process.

Usage Advice & Recommended Settings

TBC

Manual

Manual for a later version of this machine - note that it is similar but not exact

General Vacuum-Forming Guide from Formech

Recommended Accessories:

Fab some 'reducing windows' to minimise stock wastage- something like these: Formech Reducing Window

Refurbishment done while LHS Closed 2022/23 by Padski

Mechanical: Completely dismantled, all mechanisms cleaned & regreased. Errant vacuum pump re-fixed back in correct position. Outer chassis bent back into shape, de-rusted & hammerited where required. Missing material clamp components replaced.

Wiring: damaged/perished cabling replaced. Bad connections de-corroded & made good. Chassis earth actually connected :/

Seals: All vacuum seals remade using high-temperature silicone beading & high-temperature silicone sealant.