Vacuum Forming is a process used to mold plastic into a desired shape. A thin sheet of plastic is heated to a soft state and then air pressure is used to press the plastic down around or into a mold. Vacuum forming can be used to make a variety of items, anything from product packaging to bath tubs.

Objective

Build a large DIY Vacuum forming machine for for prototyping, packaging and short run production of larger parts.

Requirements :

• Platen size : 900 x 600 mm

• Plastic Sheet max thickness : 3 mm

Our work :

1. CAD Design

2. Materials sourcing

3. Assembly

4. Test

5. Production