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|name=Vacuum former <!-- Name of the item. --> | |||
|image=Vacuum_former.jpg <!-- Image of the item. Leave with placeholder image if none exists. --> | |||
|model=Unknown | |||
|category=Equipment | |||
|subcat=Defunct | |||
|status=Scrapped | |||
|consumables=Thermoplastic sheets<!-- Any items used up in normal operation, such as; ink, paper, saw-blades, cutting disks, oil, etc.. --> | |||
|accessories=Unknown <!-- Any items associated with the equipment but not consumable, such as; drill bits, safety gloves, goggles, etc.. --> | |||
|reqtraining=<!-- Is training required to use this equipment? Yes or no. --> | |||
|trainlink=Unknown <!-- If training is required, provide a link to training signup or contact page. Otherwise leave blank. --> | |||
|acnode=no | |||
|owner=Unknown <!-- Provide a link to owners members page if other than LHS --> | |||
|origin=Unknown <!-- If via pledge, please link to the completed pledge page on the wiki --> | |||
|location=Basement, workshop<!-- Floor, room/zone and location within that area --> | |||
|maintainers=Hipster <!-- NO LINKS PLEASE; it currently breaks the template. If someone is nominated as managing the upkeep of this item, please list them here. --> | |||
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This thing shorted itself out in 2014 and no one was willing to pick up the project. It was scrapped. | |||
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Build a vacuum former [http://www.vacuum-forming.com/ like this one] to do some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_forming vacuum forming]. I gather someone else has a similar plan - if you'd like to collaborate then let me know. | Build a vacuum former [http://www.vacuum-forming.com/ like this one] to do some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_forming vacuum forming]. I gather someone else has a similar plan - if you'd like to collaborate then let me know. | ||
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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.talbotdesigns.co.uk/images/vacuum-traffic-light.jpg | |||
http://3axisltd.com/laguna-clear-web2.jpg | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:04, 20 April 2016
| Vacuum former | |
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| Model | Unknown |
| Sub-category | Defunct |
| Status | Scrapped |
| Consumables | Thermoplastic sheets |
| Accessories | Unknown |
| Training link | Unknown |
| ACnode | no |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Location | Basement, workshop |
| Maintainers | Hipster |
This thing shorted itself out in 2014 and no one was willing to pick up the project. It was scrapped.
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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:
