Vacuum Forming Machine
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== '''Goal''' == | == '''Goal''' == | ||
| − | To provide the members of i3Detroit with another | + | To provide the members of i3Detroit with another fabrication tool tool to build their projects. |
== '''Timeline''' == | == '''Timeline''' == | ||
| − | Hard to guess on this one. Factors include builder availability, acquiring parts quickly, communication between builders. I would guess several months will go by before we can do some forming. | + | Hard to guess on this one. Factors include builder availability, acquiring parts quickly, communication between builders. I would guess several months will go by before we can do some forming. Build started on 4-4-12 |
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While I have been a member for nearly 1.5 years, I have not yet worked on a team build. This will be my first team build and also my first time leading a team build. | While I have been a member for nearly 1.5 years, I have not yet worked on a team build. This will be my first team build and also my first time leading a team build. | ||
| − | So far about 4 members and myself are builders. I hope to add a few more in order to add high quality welding and knowledgable electrical skills. Brian W. has volunteered to work on the vacuum pump, tanks and the control panel. We also have talented members Glen M, Brian B and | + | So far about 4 members and myself are builders. I hope to add a few more in order to add high quality welding and knowledgable electrical skills. Brian W. has volunteered to work on the vacuum pump, tanks and the control panel. We also have talented members Glen M, Brian B and Demetrios. |
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== '''Expense''' == | == '''Expense''' == | ||
| − | Sure it going to cost a few bucks and a few calories but all the tools to build a vacuum forming machine are already at i3Detroit. Several members have pledged donations for purchasing materials. Most of these members are also on the build team. The oven/heating unit is a bit expensive and I'm not sure about the pricing for the metal frame and electrical connections. | + | Sure it going to cost a few bucks and a few calories but all the tools to build a vacuum forming machine are already at i3Detroit. Several members have pledged donations for purchasing materials. Most of these members are also on the build team. The oven/heating unit is a bit expensive and I'm not sure about the pricing for the metal frame (it was about $200) and electrical connections (around $250). |
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'''Here's a short list of parts already available (or almost available)''' | '''Here's a short list of parts already available (or almost available)''' | ||
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Sheet metal for oven/heating unit build | Sheet metal for oven/heating unit build | ||
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== '''Completed Work''' == | == '''Completed Work''' == | ||
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Revision as of 20:33, 12 April 2012
Contents |
Goal
To provide the members of i3Detroit with another fabrication tool tool to build their projects.
Timeline
Hard to guess on this one. Factors include builder availability, acquiring parts quickly, communication between builders. I would guess several months will go by before we can do some forming. Build started on 4-4-12
Team
While I have been a member for nearly 1.5 years, I have not yet worked on a team build. This will be my first team build and also my first time leading a team build. So far about 4 members and myself are builders. I hope to add a few more in order to add high quality welding and knowledgable electrical skills. Brian W. has volunteered to work on the vacuum pump, tanks and the control panel. We also have talented members Glen M, Brian B and Demetrios.
Plans
After meeting with a few of the project builders, it was decided to build a larger machine than I had planned to build alone. We looked at different designs and decided to purchase the "Proto-Form" plans online. I have bought these plans and printed them out. Builders are welcome to write notes and comments on the plans as they need to.
Expense
Sure it going to cost a few bucks and a few calories but all the tools to build a vacuum forming machine are already at i3Detroit. Several members have pledged donations for purchasing materials. Most of these members are also on the build team. The oven/heating unit is a bit expensive and I'm not sure about the pricing for the metal frame (it was about $200) and electrical connections (around $250).
Parts
Here's a short list of parts already available (or almost available)
Electrical Vacuum system parts
Parts that need to be purchased
Expensive Oven Sheet metal for oven/heating unit build Oak wood Platen parts
Completed Work
Wooden mobile cart. Frame steel has been cut and it is now ready for welding.
Misc.
The plans for the Proto-Form were created by a man from Lake Orion. I will surely invite him to i3Detroit to see the build when it is completed. I will be purchasing the heater parts from him at some point.
We all love the Mythbusters, right? Well guess what vacuum former they use? The same one we are building. I heard they used it to build Buster 2 in one of the episodes.
Contact
John Sugg
sugg3d@comcast.n e t
