Understanding Vacuum Forming Process

Placing the plastic sheet over the mould

Heating the plastic sheet until it becomes soft

Applying vacuum to the mould

Removing the formed plastic from the mould

Glass

Wood

Thermoplastic sheets

Metal

To keep hands clean

To protect hands from sharp edges

To protect hands from hot plastic and equipment

To improve grip

It is faster for large production runs

It is less expensive for small quantities

It produces more detailed parts

It uses less electricity

Only simple shapes can be made

It can form metal parts

It is suitable for making car engines

It always produces perfect results

Ignore it

Immediately cool the area with cold water and inform your teacher

Rub it with a cloth

Continue working as normal

Wearing safety goggles

Keeping long hair tied back

Eating food near the machine

Wearing an apron

It hardens instantly

It is sucked tightly over the mould

It melts completely

It changes colour

It can only be used once

It is suitable for making prototypes

It requires expensive moulds

It is very slow

To let air escape and help the plastic form tightly around the mould

To make the mould lighter

To cool the plastic faster

To make the mould look better