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Tiny Vacuum Forming Machine -- Episode 354

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When 3d printing multiple parts is to slow, vaccuum forming can help! Join Clem on his quest to build a cheap DIY vacuum foming machine. Only Basic tools required! An Arduino Uno with Adafruits LCD display shield acts as the controler for the device. Getting it to work is a straightforward task, but achieving good results may take some practice.

 

 

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  • DAB
    DAB over 7 years ago +3
    Nice build. If you want to automate the system, you will need to monitor the temperature of the plastic, especially over the area in which you intend to pull the form over. As you observed it is not a…
  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 7 years ago +3
    Perhaps one of those IR area sensors like the Panasonic Grid-Eye could work, I don't know if there are any that go upto a high enough temperature for a reasonable price?
  • anuag_ashim
    anuag_ashim over 7 years ago +1
    nice learning video
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    anuag_ashim over 7 years ago

    nice learning video

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    anuag_ashim over 7 years ago

    nice learning video

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    mayermakes over 7 years ago in reply to anuag_ashim

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