My Vacuum Forming Machine

[@inhibited44]

I am using a similar machine only with taller mold. I find the taller the mold, the more trouble I have with the .04 mm petg clear sheet . I let the thing heat for 10 minutes with no plastic nearby. Then insert the sheet. raise the sheet. Count to 48 sec for .04 mm PETG sheet and it works great for a 3" tall mold. I am now working with a 6 inch tall mold and it's not so good. Think I will order .03 mm petg clear sheet and try it.

[@Amr11959]

Very nice video, thanks. Do you have a video about cutting off and cleaning the product out of the sheet?

[@JasonAngWeiLung]

Appreciate the video. Did you try with ABS Sheet? And just curious if you still can use tin snips to cut ABS Sheets?

[@costume35]

Hello can I use a air compressor only with a vacuum forming machine

[@originaltrilogy1]

Man I'd love to see R2-D2s dome vacuum-formed!

[@habibussengendo683]

Hello ,,,How are you ? Can a Sun beam 3 bar heater element be good for vacuum forming ?

[@kezadrone]

Nice work, but you could have retained your fine line recesses by crating a negative of that hard cast subject and vac formed inwardly.

[@Crazydog500]

Storm Thanks! This was sent to me as is. So I didn’t make this. Just formed it as is for someone. But I do reverse forming on certain pieces that need more detail.

[@leobubbling253]

Thanks for the video, how much of a difference does it make on the result if you hook up the vacuum pump directly instead of using a vacuum chamber?

[@Crazydog500]

It would depend on what you are forming. I wouldn't use a vacuum pump straight on bigger pieces. Only because the vacuum pump would take a while for it to suck the plastic down. If you are doing something small. It should be just fine. If you are doing pieces like i do. Then for sure a tank set up is the way to go. Not sure on your follow up question on PSI.

[@RF-yh3qh]

Pretty good!!! thanks!! did you tried acrylic like 3mm or more thick plastics? I would like to know how much detail it can form using thicker stuff.... I would like to make a turtle shell... with details in the surface... . not sure if could be possible... thanks!

[@Crazydog500]

The thickess plastic iv'e tried on this former was 0.118 PETG. The item i was forming is the same one in this video. And it came out great, also picked up some the details. The key to getting good detail is nice holes on your buck, and a good vacuum set up to pull in that detail.

[@yangxin8356]

I've seen one on Amazon that has a built-in vacuum cleaner that doesn't need to be connected to an extra vacuum cleaner, it's easier to use that way

[@marguerittengahane7555]

Hey! I is it any way you can make a bigger vaccum forming ?

[@zedroguinhaplay1618]

How much is this vacumm forming costing Is the site reliable?

[@leobubbling253]

Follow-up question, what is the minimum psi rating needed for the air tank with that pump so that it does not collapse under outside pressure?

[@bonesstudio6617]

I am using the same machine and am hooking up the vacuum with the tank. What did you do to close the shop Vac opening?

[@Crazydog500]

I know this is a late reply. But I didn't close it off. It's still open on mine, and works fine.

[@shlomijamil]

can you make a big round mold to cover entire head and part of the shoulders

[@christopherross8358]

If you are making multiple copy's, how long should you wait before stacking the hot/warm copy's on top of each other? Could a big fan help cool the stack?

[@Crazydog500]

Honestly you really have to play it by ear. Depending what the piece is, I usually have a test try. Then the second go around is where i know what to change. In terms of how long to keep the plastic sagging more. You don't really need a fan once the plastic goes down to form your object. Since the plastic cools pretty instantly.

[@juliocesarmartins3164]

BRASIL 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@recombatant]

Hi! I need only a few clear visors to be vacuuformed. Do you do any work for hire? I have a 3D printed buck all set for you to use. Hope we can do some business together.

[@paulbaird1743]

Can you recommend a part number for the solenoid valve you used?

[@Crazydog500]

Sorry I don't have the part number on hand. But I ordered it through Amazon. It was a electric solenoid valve.

[@gavinwright1572]

can you vacuform that jason mask back there? That's what I mainly do is jason masks, is like to see your method. thanks!

[@franciscogomezgarcia6985]

Gavin Wright z

[@MaggiesBirds]

What tank do you use for the vacuum? I'm having a tough time finding tanks that are vacuum rated at all... and nervous about picking the wrong one and getting an implosion :(

[@yangyedda8092]

I bought a machine on Amazon with a built-in vacuum pump, which I thought would be easier to use

[@ladouxcrew]

What make and model is the vacuum pump? Also, what type of valve is it that works with a switch? Thanks for the video

[@Crazydog500]

I got my Vacuum Pump from Best Value Vacs. It's the 9CFM version. As for the valve, it's a Electric Solenoid Valve.

[@thecynicalafro160]

CAN THIS MACHINE WORK WITH POLYCARBONATE SHEETS? I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT

[@Jamesso9]

Yes, I've used 2mm sheets with no issue.

[@jaimegonzalez2900]

Hey crazydog500 thanks 4 share, can i ask what kind of vacuum pump did u used?

[@Crazydog500]

It's a Best Value Vacs vacuum pump. With a 9CFM rating.

[@MixedMediaProductions]

Good Job!

[@TheOnePistol]

Kinda looks like a Star Wars rebel helmet.

[@FPSFox]

Hey, Crazydog. Ever heard of using one of these machines to do sublimation? Using an ink transfer film instead of a plastic sheet? Think it would be possible or would the film stand no chance against that kind of heat? Thanks!

[@Crazydog500]

FPS Fox It's possible. I did something along those lines with a sheet of vinyl like material. You just have to be careful with the heat, and how much air it sucks in. If too hot can be too soft and bubble. If too much pressure sucking into can pop the material/deform it.

[@Skeetergarage]

I have a question where did you get his vacuum forming Jason mask at or did you make it

[@Crazydog500]

Some of them i made, and some of them i got from another artist at the time years back.

[@campvoorhees5280]

Hey crazydog! I have a question. What do you use to cut your copy's off the sheet when you're finished? I still haven't found a quick way to do that.

[@Crazydog500]

I use Tin Snips. Seems like that is the best way to cut them off the sheet fast for me.

[@campvoorhees5280]

Yeah that's what I use. You would think a Dremel would work well, but the tin snips actually work better. Thanks Crazydog!

[@lushfauna]

can you do thicker sheets?

[@Crazydog500]

You totally can. Just have to leave the plastic under the heat longer. For example lets say a thinner sheet takes 4 mins to heat up. Where a thicker sheet take about 6-7 mins.

[@lushfauna]

What's the brand of that orange vacuum pump? I can't seem to find it

[@azharjezrawi9124]

is this the SV 1217 model or the LV 1827?

[@Crazydog500]

It's the LV 1827 Model.

[@thiagocruzy]

what did you make the mold from?

[@parrot340]

how big is your tank?

[@Crazydog500]

It's a 10 gallon tank.

[@parrot340]

cool thanks :)

[@mvdiazs]

It would be cooler if you recycled the plastics.

[@Crazydog500]

I actually do. I always try to find use for my left over scrapes. Or either save them in a pile, to recycle later on.

[@MixedMediaProductions]

first!

[@xiengprod]

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[@Crazydog500]

Thanks for subbing! Keep up the awesome cosplay work.

[@TheBigAlNo1]

very nice thumbs up How much do you charge please send me your email