The Ultimate DIY Vacuum Former Plans

Want to build a vacuum former that not only enables you to create cool products but also to do it in a safer way? These are the digital plans and files to build the "Ultimate DIY Vacuum Former" from Make & Tinker's YouTube channel.

TECHNICAL SPECS:

Thermoplastic sheet size: 60 cm. x 60 cm.

Max. vacuum area: 54 cm. x 54 cm.

Voltage AC: 110 V ~ 20A

Voltage DC: 12 V ~ 1A / 5 V ~ 1A

Power: 1,500 W (750 W x 2)

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Variable temperature with real-time digital thermometer

Automatic heating element power off during use.

Overheating and time emergency shut-down with alarm

The contents of this package will guide you to cut and prepare all the materials, assemble the structure and mechanism, install and connect the electric and electronic components. Includes the code for the Arduino and 3D print files (STL) of all custom parts needed. In the end you will have your very own, working Ultimate DIY Vacuum Former!

CONTENTS:

1) A 46-page step-by-step guide, in PDF format, that includes:

a) Descriptions of every step and over 80 technical illustrations

b) Tech specs and machine information.

c) List of materials.

d) Electric and electronic connection diagrams.

2) Templates for drilling and cutting tubes, angles and brackets (PDF format)

3) Document for printing the power dial and warning labels for the machine (PDF format)

4) 12 files for 3D printing all the necessary machine parts (STL format).

5) The Arduino sketch code.

6) Quick Operation Guide (PDF format)