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Can then make stuff like this:
Can then make stuff like this:


* http://www.datacam.co.uk/images/slideshow/vac_form_model.jpg
http://www.datacam.co.uk/images/slideshow/vac_form_model.jpg
* http://www.talbotdesigns.co.uk/images/vacuum-traffic-light.jpg
 
* http://3axisltd.com/laguna-clear-web2.jpg
http://www.talbotdesigns.co.uk/images/vacuum-traffic-light.jpg
 
http://3axisltd.com/laguna-clear-web2.jpg

Revision as of 09:53, 9 February 2011

Build a vacuum former like this one to do some vacuum forming. I gather someone else has a similar plan - if you'd like to collaborate then let me know.

  • Should be fairly easy to construct using laser cut parts.
  • Vacuum source will be a standard vacuum cleaner.
  • Heat source will be a heating element from an oven or similar.

Can then make stuff like this:

vac_form_model.jpg

vacuum-traffic-light.jpg

laguna-clear-web2.jpg