Vacumchamber and vacumforming.

[Uruk-Hai]

Hi Figurteers!

Im looking to buy a Vacumchamber and a tool for Vacumforming, Do you guys know of any manufacturers?
Tips is apreciated.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[1969]

Hi Janne I have been looking at both of these pieces of equipment myself and have opted to build the vacuum chamber myself as its a relatively simple thing to make, I will use a used gas cylinder with top cut off to make the vessel and use 25mm clear acrylic sheet for the lid with rubber seal in between, all that is added will be a Vacuum gauge and valves. To buy a ready made vacuum chamber her in the U.k would be around £400 or more new.

Hopefully when I get round to construction I will post some images explaining the process.

I also intend to make a vacuum former there are plenty of tutorial on you tube explaining how to do this.

Steve

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Thanks Steve!

As I do this on behalf of the IPMS-Stockholm chapter, we actually rather buy one than try to build it. Also because of safety issues. Besides, the pound is really low these days.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[gordy]

Couple here at good prices: http://www.widgetworksunlimited.com/Vacuum_Formers_s/35.htm

There is also the old Mattel hobby vacu-former, the work space is rather small though.

 

[socko47]

There are Dental Vacuum machines that are self contained. The sheet size is 5 x 5 inches. Your dentist may have a discount dealer and help you purchase. Of course this limits the size copies you can make due to the smaller size. Here are examples: http://www.buffalodental.com/vacuum_forming.html