Vacuum Forming Box

**UPDATES** We've found that the 3D printed platform can't handle the heat. What we did was use a piece of MDF board cut to the same size, used the 3D printed platform to mark off holes on the MDF, used a drill press to drill out the MDF, hot glued the MDF platform in place onto the box, and have been using that ever since.

It works just as well in terms of creating suction, but with no problems handling heat.

We've also learned that it is better to make 3D printed molds for clay or plaster to then be used on the vacuum forming box. 3D printed pieces also melt under the heat, even if it's just for a few seconds.

**Introduction**

This is a 300 x 190 mm vacuum forming box. Included is the SketchUp file so you can resize parts as needed as well as take a look at how it all fits together.

Also included is a joint you can use to create a heat box. If you're using a heat gun, the gun alone will not evenly heat up your plastic. With a heat box, you can heat up your plastic