RE: [OT]ish suction moulding machine?

[ian.bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Just to let you know I have just ordered some plastic for the vacuum
forming machine that I will be making shortly.

I ordered 3 sheets in total (1.5mm thick) cut into 12 sheets of gloss
black, 12 sheets of matt black and 12 sheets crystal clear (all 13 by 9
inches). They are cutting them for free and postage is around 7 quid. All
delivered (next day) it comes to just over twenty quid plus VAT. There did
not seem to be a minimum quantity but with postage at 7 quid it makes
sense to get a couple of sheets at least. I don't know what type of
plastic it is as I described my use and they said you need x and that's
what is coming.

As soon as it arrives I will make the box and cradle/clamp and then try it
out. I have plenty of plastic to experiment with ;-)

Now, where can I get some balsa wood blocks for the
blanks...................?

Ian





"Iain Goodhew" <iain.goodhew@xxxxxxx>
06/04/2005 09:59
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I get our plastic from Stephen Webster plastics (
http://www.stephen-webster.co.uk/
) , recommended by formec. Not sure what
the minimum order amount is, but they do cut it down to your required size
which helps with shipping. I've also found them very helpful when needing
advice on the types of plastic, as I'm only a novice when it comes to
using
vac formers.



Iain







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