Proto-Form Vacuum Forming Machine: Difference between revisions
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The "buck," or form, may be any sturdy shape that can tolerate a bit of heat. Wood, metal, and polyester resin work well. Avoid shapes with hollows underneath because they have a tendency to collapse. Shapes with undercuts, or shapes taller than they are wide, will be very difficult to remove from the formed plastic. Paint, shellac, or epoxy resin can cause the hot plastic to stick. | The "buck," or form, may be any sturdy shape that can tolerate a bit of heat. Wood, metal, and polyester resin work well. Avoid shapes with hollows underneath because they have a tendency to collapse. Shapes with undercuts, or shapes taller than they are wide, will be very difficult to remove from the formed plastic. Paint, shellac, or epoxy resin can cause the hot plastic to stick. | ||
The oven must be used only for vacuforming. Please do not attempt to use this machine to dry plastic, cure epoxy, get a suntan, or anything other than its intended purpose. | The oven must be used only for vacuforming. Please '''do not attempt''' to use this machine to dry plastic, cure epoxy, get a suntan, or anything other than its intended purpose. | ||
===Safety notes=== | ===Safety notes=== | ||
