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What is Vacuum Pressure Forming?

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

Forming Area of 380mm (⌀) x 160mm (H)
Detail Resolution: Finer than a human hair
Pressure forms 0.5mm - 5mm thick sheets
Heat materials up to 220°C in 2 min.

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.