carlk256

Hello everyone.

Anyone know a company or private party that does small quantity vacuum forming?

I need a few cowls and canopies. I don't want to make my own VF rig. I'll make my own molds.



Thanks, Carl

BMatthews

If the parts are small enough then you can form them using 2 liter pop bottles. Cut the ends off so it's just a simple tube. Put the part in the bottle with some packing so it's a tight'ish fit and use a heat gun on the bottle. It'll shrink down around the part like magic. It won't do mold lines very well though but simple shapes are fine.

Firepower R/C

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Hi Carl,

I think I may be able to help you. Email me at [email protected]. I have access to a production grade VF machine in my boss's shop, plus lots of plastics. Right now I mold 12" wide lexan domes for his business and make parts on the side as well.



Richard Anderson
[email protected]
Anderson Cockpit Works