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WorksheetsYear 09 Vacuum Forming
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
Organize these products to indicate which can be created using vacuum forming and which products require a different manufacturing process
A successful vacuum former should have;
Gently sloping sides
Vent holes in indented areas
Slightly rounded top corners
Slightly rounded bottom corners
What are the limitations of vacuum forming?
Wide range of material options
Unlimited detail and complexity
Easy to form sharp corners
Some limitations of vacuum forming include limited detail and complexity, difficulty in forming sharp corners, and limited material options.
How is the excess material trimmed in vacuum forming?
Using a sharp cutting tool or a machine
Using a blowtorch to melt it off
Using a pair of scissors
Using a hammer to break it off
What are the key factors to consider for successful vacuum forming?
Color of the material
Size of the mold
Type of cooling fan used
Material, mold design, heating, and cooling process
What safety considerations must be taken when using a vacuum former?
High pressure from vacuum
Hot element and plastic
The mold melting
The noise from the pump
Reorder the following steps within the vacuum forming process, indicating where they are carried out from start to finish
Mould is made from MDF
Mould is placed in vacuum former
Plastic sheet clamped on top
Heat applied. Plastic becomes Flexible
Mold raised. Vacuum on, Plastic Formed
