Open Source Vacuum Forming Machine: Difference between revisions
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*[https://www.vaquform.com/ Vaquform DT2] | *[https://www.vaquform.com/ Vaquform DT2] | ||
*[https://www.mayku.me/ Mayku FormBox] | |||
=Existing Open Source Designs= | =Existing Open Source Designs= | ||
Latest revision as of 19:51, 31 July 2020
Basics
- A machine for Vacuum Formong
- Simple forms connected to a vacuum cleaner work, but need external sheet heating, and are less "streamlined" in the sense of the workflow
- Main use cases are making thin shells, clear windsheilds/domes from clear plastic, making masks (decrative, or face sheilds), and molds
Industry Standards
Existing Open Source Designs
- All those smaller jigs
- Need to look into sheet heating
Minimum Viable Product
Basic Design
- Internal Heating via top mounted elements/source
- Raise/lift mechanism
- Integrated suction/vacuum generator
- Some sort of quick release holder for the forms
- IS THE PID HEATING really that useful on the Vaquform DT2?
- Nice IO Panel