Vacforming at dFab
Using a combination of heat and pressure, a sheet of plastic is gently heated before a strong vacuum forces the plastic against a single surface solid pattern. The vac former allows plastic forms to be easily created, capturing fine details and generating objects of uniform material thickness.
Access & Training
At dFab vacforming can be accessed in 2 ways;
Service Bureau All service bureau requests are processed by dFab staff. This does not include die design or die fabrication.
Self Service Once the appropriate training has been completed, staff and current students can access and operate the Formech 450DT
Submission
Before submitting a request, ensure you have followed the above design guide and met all requirements.
dFab Vacuum Formers
| Machine | Forming Area | Max Draw Depth | Materials at dFab | Operation |
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Formech 450 DT | 430 x 280 mm | 160 mm | ABS, HIPS, PETG |
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Formech 1372 | 1440 x 620 mm | 420 mm | ABS, HIPS, PETG |
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