Vacuum forming

Question 1

1

Answer 1

Mould is made from MDF

Question 2

2

Answer 2

Mould is place in the bottom of the vacuum former

Question 3

3

Answer 3

The high impact polystyrene (HIPS) is placed above the mould and clamped in place

Question 4

4

Answer 4

The heater is turned on and begins to warm the HIPS

Question 5

5

Answer 5

The Thermoplastic begins to become flexible as it is heated.
The mould is moved up to the HIPS using the handle

Question 6

6

Answer 6

The pump is turned on and the air is removed from under the HIPS, sucking the HIPS over the mould

Question 7

Vacuum forming process

Answer 7

1. Mould is made from MDF
2. Mould is place in the bottom of the vacuum former
3. The high impact polystyrene (HIPS) is placed above the mould and clamped in place
4. The heater is turned on and begins to warm the HIPS
5. The Thermoplastic begins to become flexible as it is heated.
6. The mould is moved up to the HIPS using the handle
7. The pump is turned on and the air is removed from under the HIPS, sucking the HIPS over the mould