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dxf format files for CNC cutting delivered on FLASH DRIVE to make a Vacuum Forming Machine

Build your own thermal plastic vacuum forming machine and simple heater box**.

The USB includes dxf format files for CNC plasma, water jet, or laser cutting. We will also provide access to a plumbing schematic, a basic parts list, photos, drawings, and videos to help with assembly (internet connection required)

These dxf files can be used to build a cheap single stage unit using only a shop vac or a more professional 2 stage system which also uses a vacuum pump and holding tank. Designed for use with 24 x 24 plastic sheets. Working area is 19.5 x 20.

Background: We originally designed this table to make some parts for our CabinBike™ enclosed motorcycle and have since used it for many projects around the shop. First, we built a couple of those MDF vacuum tables you may have seen on the internet. MDF or wood tables just didn't work well enough for professional quality parts. MDF or wood machines won't hold a vacuum for long and cannot pull 'full' vacuum because they leak right through the pores in the wood! So, we designed a simple all metal machine. Our metal machine can pull and hold full vacuum until it is released... something those MDF based machines just can't do. We were so happy with the performance of this machine that we decided to make the plans available.

See a demonstration video here: https://youtu.be/_WnwBtU07xQ

The USB includes dxf files for CNC cutting (does not include any parts). Also includes instructions, diagrams, and videos to help assemble your machine. Photos of the actual equipment in the listing are for informational purposes only.

READ THE DIRECTIONS THAT COME WITH YOUR USB DRIVE - OR - see the "READ ME" file on the drive.

Some bonus content requires an internet connection. On previous versions some photos only appeared as thumbnails, this issue has been resolved.

**The heater we used costs about $50 at Walmart and works great for .090 polystyrene. Thicker plastic or ABS will require more heat (i.e. dual heaters).

Thermal Vacuum forming 090 polystyrene (Thermoforming) - YouTube

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