Hi there,
Recently I've started taking up more challenging projects and I'm
starting to feel the need of a vacform machine. I've seen several,
stated as 'working', on eBay. Since I live in the Old Continent, the
questions are:
How large/heavy is the thing?
Is it a self-sufficient(?) machine or do I need some outer source of
vacuum, eg a hoover?
And of course it works on 110 volt tension, right?
Any other comment would be appreciated.
TIA
Bonehammer
The old Mattel Vac-u-Form is about 5x6x12 inches, weighs maybe 2
pounds. It uses sheets roughly 0.020 inch thick, and its stage (i.e,
size of sheet/maximum part size) is roughly 2.5x3 inches. It is
self-contained, and uses 110V AC. The only electrical part is a heater
element to soften the plastic sheet. The vacuum is provided by the
Armstrong method ;^)
Steve H
B>
If you allude to the old Mattel's machine, some samples were manufactured in
Belgium (mine at last, dated 1965) and work on 220-240V.
Those available through Ebay are typically for the US market, rated on 110volt.
BTW you can buy a power adapter/transformer at about 15-20 Euros to plug them on
220V.
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As an alternative for the heat, you can use a heat gun or particularly
powerful hair dryer and avoid the 110 AC issue. That's what I do, as the
heater element is slow to warm the plastic on mine.
scroll down to
"Mould, Cast & Vacuum Form - yourself FAQ (see also Fibreglass etc)"
for details on how to make your own Vacuum former and use thereof.
regards
Alan T.
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