06-01-2016, 12:21 PM | #1 |
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Curious anyone ever build a vac table for pulling bodies with lexan and used a vacuum pump and tank chamber of some sort? I don't want to use a shop vac - need a faster and stronger pull then that. Looking for insight ...... Vacuum pump pulls the air out of a small tank like say a old compressor tank. The tank has a separate line up to the table with a valve on it. Hit the valve and the tank pulls the vacuum on the table. But some where I think there should be a blow off or waste valve. That's where I get lost a bit. Googled the crap out of everything and found videos for building and using but nothing hinting at this. Appreciate any help or links to good info. |
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06-01-2016, 08:56 PM | #2 | |
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I might have an extra one I'll look tomorrow | |
06-02-2016, 07:26 AM | #3 |
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I'm not sure what the vacuum pump will get you over a shop-vac. I have a small table for forming parts and I use a shop vac. I would think a tank would lose too much suction unless it was quite large. This is an old thread and it doesn't use a vacuum pump but figured I'd throw it out there anyway. Step by Step ... HOME MADE BODY |
06-02-2016, 08:14 AM | #4 |
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Im more looking for a quicker pull effect. I remember that thread, read it a couple times but end result makes my ocd twitch lol. Similar to this one too but you can see the lexan crease ..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuOAk0pgsGY This is what Im after https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8sY...ature=youtu.be White valve opens the suction from the tank ....... the last valve he hits is the vacuum pump. |
06-02-2016, 08:19 AM | #5 |
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Old Turbo + Brushless motor |
06-02-2016, 08:32 AM | #6 |
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06-02-2016, 10:17 AM | #7 |
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If you haven't already, try searching for vacuum forming Kydex. Different material, but same principal I believe. I have a small setup using a vacuum pump into a 5 gallon portable air tank. One valve at the table to open and close the tank. |
06-02-2016, 10:23 AM | #8 | |
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That's it ..... just a hose to the tank then another to the table? Any gauges on it? Have any pictures? | |
06-02-2016, 10:51 AM | #9 | |
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I do agree that a vacuum tank could be easier to use, but I don't think it will fix any issues with creasing. I haven't made any bodies, but we do have a couple of vacuum tables that I use to make masks, suit pieces and various other parts for my nephews' Comic-Con outfits. | |
06-02-2016, 10:54 AM | #10 |
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06-02-2016, 11:14 AM | #11 |
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Hmmmm ........ pretty simple looking at yours roadDog. Thanks.
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06-02-2016, 11:15 AM | #12 | |
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Thanks for the info. | |
06-05-2016, 11:28 PM | #13 |
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Not sure if this was linked to but Adam from MythBusters explains his rig. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cacr1WeKOzY I am not sure if it would help if you drilled some holes into the master to aid in suction. I know for some machined vacu form molds they will intentionally leave scallops on the mold to aid in the suction of the plastic. |
06-06-2016, 07:54 AM | #14 | |
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I read about drilling the molds to get a better suction in the hard angle spots, something like .040'' drills or smaller just to add a little extra suction in certain areas. So far the casts I have don't really have too many hard corners in them. My luck Id drill and crack the whole thing. I still got plenty of time to put the table together, sanding and filing the molds down is taking up plenty of time already. Last edited by Robbob; 06-30-2016 at 08:09 AM. | |
06-30-2016, 08:01 AM | #15 |
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Got some plumbing and gauges left to get in place. Still have to build the heat box for the lexan but hopefully this thing sucks when it's done. Sent from my 0PJA2 using Tapatalk |
07-04-2016, 07:55 PM | #16 |
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Recently found this on Thingiverse. I do not have need (yet) BUT it is a cool concept... especially being it is designed to work with stuff you can readily get/have produced. FYI NOT my design Vacuum Forming Box by BallardBandit - Thingiverse |
07-05-2016, 10:27 AM | #17 | |
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Makes me think of Tupperware with a hole in the side. Def simplistic and easy enough to use for small items Im sure. I did get the plumbing all hooked up last night while the machine ran. Dual tanks creating the vacuum and a single pump pulling it all down. I put a bag over the top and was able to build up about -30hg on the gauge and suck the bag down when I cracked the valve. Have to wait and see what it does with a sheet of lexan and sealed frame. Last edited by Robbob; 07-05-2016 at 10:44 AM. | |
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11-30-2016, 01:46 PM | #19 |
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How is your vacuum table going? 149 r/c worx's Team Driver |
12-02-2016, 12:29 PM | #20 |
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Tables together ....... Havent gotten to try it yet but still working the molds so havent rushed myself yet on it. |
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