If you want to make your own vacuum form machine this is a must read web site.
Vacuum forming machine plans.
Ideal for prototyping packaging and short run production of larger parts.
Proto form vacuum forming machine plans 65.
Download the free google sketchup plans for a nice vacuum former design from http www seafax co uk.
The results from this machine are fantastic.
They are mass produced on a vacuum forming machine.
While the mass production machines cost well over 100k you can build your own simple former for less than a 150.
Construction plans for a larger vacuum forming machine.
Proto form vacuum forming machine plans.
The plans are delivered digitally in pdf format.
There are plenty of large sheets of 02 03 thick pet g plastic that is great for vacuum forming clear canopies available from amazon.
Highly detailed construction plans for a larger vacuum forming machine used to mold flat plastic sheets into complex shapes by using heat and vacuum.
If you want larger canopies or other vacuum formed parts build a larger plenum and plastic holder.
Ideal for prototyping packaging and short run production of larger parts.
This is a very detailed build with lots of pictures and links to suppliers.