[SGVHAK] work session 9/29 6pm

[Michael Proctor-Smith via HAK]

I have heard about using Styrene, ABS, and Lexan a quick google revealed
some body specifically selling those for Thermoforming so those would
probably be common thicknesses.

http://www.widgetworksunlimited.com/Thermoform_Plastic_Sheets_s/36.htm

On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 12:50 AM, Tux Lab via HAK <hak at sgvhak.net> wrote:

> Work session to restore a QVac vacuum forming machine with Dave, Roger
> and me.   Roger is keeping track of progress at
> https://hackaday.io/project/27480-thermoforming-machine-rebuild
>
> So far, we've tig welded a tubular base so we can move the machine
> around with a forklift and we've gutted the machine, tested the
> solenoids, worked on a couple hydraulic dampers, disassembled and
> cleaned the air compressor.     We'll be rewiring and re-plumbing most
> of the electric and pneumatic system and hooking up the thermal couple
> to an arduino temperature control.
>
> We aim to have the basic functions completed in time to celebrate
> Halloween.
>
> We'll start at 6pm.  If you're coming, let me know, I'll get pizza.
>
> If you have any recommendations on the type and thickness of the
> plastic sheets suitable for vacuum forming, please let us know as
> well.
>
> thanks,
>
> John
>
>
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