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Moulding & Casting

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Last updated 8 months ago

Vacuum Former

A thermoplastic sheet is heated till soft, then vacuum pressure is applied to stretch the softened material over a forming tool.

Our Machines

  • Formech 686, 1x - Maximum depth of draw: 320mm

Available at the ProtoLAB:

Material
Thicknesses
Sheet Size (mm)

PETG

0.5 - 2mm

685 x 660

ABS

0.5 - 2mm

685 x 660

PET

0.5 - 2mm

685 x 660

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Refer to Moulding & Casting under Techniques for more resources relating to moulding, forming and casting processes.

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