👣Moulding & Casting

Vacuum Former

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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

Materials

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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