Proto form vacuum forming machine plans.
Vacuum forming machine plans.
Download the free google sketchup plans for a nice vacuum former design from http www seafax co uk.
Highly detailed construction plans for a larger vacuum forming machine used to mold flat plastic sheets into complex shapes by using heat and vacuum.
While the mass production machines cost well over 100k you can build your own simple former for less than a 150.
Ideal for prototyping packaging and short run production of larger parts.
Ideal for prototyping packaging and short run production of larger parts.
Information is included to build three sizes 24x24 24x36 and 24x48 inches.
The results from this machine are fantastic.
Read more about building your own vacuum form machine.
They are mass produced on a vacuum forming machine.
If you want to make your own vacuum form machine this is a must read web site.
This is a very detailed build with lots of pictures and links to suppliers.
If you want larger canopies or other vacuum formed parts build a larger plenum and plastic holder.
Construction plans for a larger vacuum forming machine.
The plans are delivered digitally in pdf format.