Prototype Vacuum Former

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to design a small vacuum forming machine capable of running both prototype tooling and service parts for prior models that have ended their production life. This project will create a smaller, more easily manageable, vacuum former to improve the process for producing prototype samples, running early trial orders, and manufacturing prior model service parts. Due to their low volume production of these parts, it becomes too costly and time consuming to produce these on their current machines that are intended for manufacturing high volumes and require multiple people to run.