https://makerhub.georgefox.edu/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Nbodenman18makerhub - User contributions [en]2026-04-15T15:57:03ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.35.7https://makerhub.georgefox.edu/w/index.php?title=Vacuum_Former&diff=3640Vacuum Former2019-04-03T18:05:25Z<p>Nbodenman18: Added summary, operation, and mold details</p>
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[[{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}|?Has icon|link=none}}|100px|left|top|{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}|?Has icondesc}}]]The Formech 508DT Vacuum Former is a plastic molding machine that utilizes a vacuum to stretch a thin piece of plastic over a mold. The vacuum former is great for thin plastic molds, although there are some limitations on the shape and size. [[{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}|?Has image|link=none}}|300px|thumb|upright=1.5|{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}|?Has imagedesc}}]]<br />
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== Operation ==<br />
* Place a mold into the tray and lower it<br />
** Mold cannot be concave and must slant outwards slightly or it will not be removable from the plastic. <br />
* Place plastic into the clamps ensuring it completely covers the white seals<br />
* Turn on the heaters. They should take about 15 minutes to warm up.<br />
* Lift the table<br />
* Turn on the vacuum<br />
* Let the plastic cool, then hit the release button<br />
* Lower the table to remove the plastic<br />
* Reset the table<br />
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== Specifications for Molds ==<br />
The vacuum former can mold up to a 19"x17" square and to a depth of 7.3". <br />
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Molds cannot be concave in any way.<br />
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Molds must slant outwardly slightly to ensure that they can be popped out of the plastic after molding is finished.<br />
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== Documentation ==<br />
* [https://formech.com/wp-content/uploads/Manual-508DTFS_UK_070116_lowres.pdf Formech Vacuum Former Manual]<br />
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== Training ==</div>Nbodenman18https://makerhub.georgefox.edu/w/index.php?title=Vacuum_Former&diff=3241Vacuum Former2019-03-12T22:31:45Z<p>Nbodenman18: Added link to manual</p>
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== Documentation ==<br />
Check out the [https://formech.com/wp-content/uploads/Manual-508DTFS_UK_070116_lowres.pdf Formech Vacuum Former Manual]<br />
== Training ==</div>Nbodenman18