There are plenty of large sheets of 02 03 thick pet g plastic that is great for vacuum forming clear canopies available from amazon.
Vacuum forming machine plans.
The results from this machine are fantastic.
Read more about building your own vacuum form machine.
Information is included to build three sizes 24x24 24x36 and 24x48 inches.
If you want larger canopies or other vacuum formed parts build a larger plenum and plastic holder.
The plans are delivered digitally in pdf format.
Construction plans for a larger vacuum forming machine.
Ideal for prototyping packaging and short run production of larger parts.
Proto form vacuum forming machine plans.
Highly detailed construction plans for a larger vacuum forming machine used to mold flat plastic sheets into complex shapes by using heat and vacuum.
Download the free google sketchup plans for a nice vacuum former design from http www seafax co uk.
While the mass production machines cost well over 100k you can build your own simple former for less than a 150.
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Construction plans for a larger vacuum forming machine.