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Post by vintageteesonline on Jun 3, 2020 0:18:09 GMT -5
Hi there! Anyone using a vacuum former to make customized molds for their creations?
I checked their website.. quite pricey but i think it's reasonable..
I have seen cheaper machines but this one doesn't require you to attach your vacuum cleaner or preheat your material using an oven. Anyways, i think this could be a great investment for small-medium scale businesses specially those that involve customization.
What do you guys think?
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Post by Ben on Jun 4, 2020 11:15:48 GMT -5
Hello. I don't know of anyone using one (although I'm sure there are some out there), but I've considered the Vaquform. It looks like a great machine and would be awesome for doing some custom molds.
Have you used one?
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racingchocs
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Post by racingchocs on Jun 4, 2020 16:29:44 GMT -5
Howdy, I have a Mayku and used it to in combination with my 3D printer in order to make 100 relatively cheap custom moulds for a customers project. It has its own heating system but does require you to connect a vacuum cleaner to it for suction. Worked great though. I plan to use it again tomorrow for a Formula E project I am working on.
Matthew @ Racing Chocs
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Post by vintageteesonline on Jun 7, 2020 1:43:24 GMT -5
Hello. I don't know of anyone using one (although I'm sure there are some out there), but I've considered the Vaquform. It looks like a great machine and would be awesome for doing some custom molds. Have you used one? I only have tried using a homemade one at my friend's workshop. Used it in making chocolate molds, candle molds, and vacuum forming old vinyl records for up-cycling. I'm saving up to get one! Oh! Here's a patisserie website in Paris Laminiak that also used Vaquform to create chocolate molds.
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Post by vintageteesonline on Jun 7, 2020 1:57:43 GMT -5
Howdy, I have a Mayku and used it to in combination with my 3D printer in order to make 100 relatively cheap custom moulds for a customers project. It has its own heating system but does require you to connect a vacuum cleaner to it for suction. Worked great though. I plan to use it again tomorrow for a Formula E project I am working on. Matthew @ Racing Chocs Cool! 3D Printer + Vacuum Forming Machine = Perfect Combination! I have also seen YouTube clips creating RC bodies using vacuum-former. I LOVE your chocolate helmets, btw! Great work!
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racingchocs
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Spent 12 years working as a motorsport engineer, now I make motorsport themed chocolates for F1
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Post by racingchocs on Jun 8, 2020 15:08:59 GMT -5
Howdy, I have a Mayku and used it to in combination with my 3D printer in order to make 100 relatively cheap custom moulds for a customers project. It has its own heating system but does require you to connect a vacuum cleaner to it for suction. Worked great though. I plan to use it again tomorrow for a Formula E project I am working on. Matthew @ Racing Chocs Cool! 3D Printer + Vacuum Forming Machine = Perfect Combination! I have also seen YouTube clips creating RC bodies using vacuum-former. I LOVE your chocolate helmets, btw! Great work! Thanks vintageteesonline
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