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Phlatformer v2

Discussion in 'Vacuum Forming Machines' started by Bruce Boettjer, Aug 29, 2015.

Phlatformer v2

Phlatformer v2

Discussion in 'Vacuum Forming Machines' started by Bruce Boettjer, Aug 29, 2015.

Hello, I have been looking around for a vacuum forming machine for a long time, and could not find one that was either in my price range or was safe enough for me to want in my home. The Phlatformer answers both of these requirements... Unfortunately, it was not available in either cut-out or...

Phlatformer v2
  1. Bruce Boettjer

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    Bruce Boettjer published a new build:

    Read more about this build...
     
    #1 Bruce Boettjer, Aug 29, 2015
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  2. Bruce Boettjer

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    I fixed the spacing for the hinge(s) and modified the flange holes for the vacuum hose adapter.
    Here are the SolidWorks files and DXF's of everything
     

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    #2 Bruce Boettjer, Aug 30, 2015
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    Excellent work Bruce. :thumbsup:

    Tweakie.
     
    #3 Tweakie, Aug 30, 2015
  4. Mark Carew

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    Well done @Bruce Boettjer I will convert this thread into a build post so that it shows up in the main builds area.
    Thank you for taking the time to put this together and for sharing it with everyone. :thumbsup:
     
    #4 Mark Carew, Sep 3, 2015
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    How is it going on the Sketchup files
     
    #5 zann68, Nov 8, 2015
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    Is it going to be made into Sketchup files
     
    #6 Vipergm, Jan 6, 2017
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    Fantastic work!!!!
     
    #7 nano, Feb 15, 2017
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    I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to comment that I just downloaded your files. What I can see of them so far look amazing. I need to convert part of the files to STEP, but will do that this evening. Thank you for all of your efforts in creating this and sharing it!
     
    #8 Heika, Apr 15, 2018

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