What is Vacuum Pressure Forming?
Its a manufacturing process where a sheet of plastic is heated up and then shaped over a mold using vacuum pressure. The most common uses are producing lightweight packaging, food trays, appliance components, and auto parts.
Here in the Makerspace we have a Mayku Multiplier
Basic Workflow
Step 1 – Make a Template
Use a 3D printer, CNC machine, or another method to create the shape you want to form. Then choose a thermoplastic sheet that's compatible with the Mayku Multiplier.
Step 2 – Select Material
Choose a material profile from the Mayku Multiplier's menu. Place your template on the forming bed and begin heating the machine.
Step 3 – Insert Template
Wait as the Multiplier heats the material evenly. Its auto leveling system keeps everything balanced during heating.
Step 4 – Form Part
Close the machine, and the Multiplier will apply high pressure pressing the material with up to 5 tons of force to capture every detail of your template.
Desk Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am - 9pm
Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
(Closed Tuesday from 10:45-12:00 for University Devotional)
(Closed Thursday from 10:45-12:00 for Makerspace Team Meeting)
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