In this video, I build my own DIY vacuum former to create a lighter bodyshell for my RC car.
My current 3D printed bodyshell weighs 810 grams, which seriously affects performance. So I decided to explore vacuum forming as a lightweight alternative.
I started with a fully 3D printed mini vacuum former, which surprisingly worked on the first try. After that, I designed and built a larger wooden vacuum former to handle bigger parts like an RC bodyshell.
But scaling things up turned out to be more challenging than expected…
Download the Mini Vacuum Former V2 on Makerworld:
https://makerworld.com/nl/models/2752057-3d-printable-vacuum-former-100x100mm#profileId-3053584
Music in this video:
Intro song: Lensko - Rebirth (NCS)
Video song 1: French Fuse - Tropic Fuse (Youtube Audio Library)
Video song 2: Vibe Tracks - Deep Hat (Youtube Audio Library)
Video song 3: French Fuse - Straight Fuse (Youtube Audio Library)
Video song 4: Nimbus - Eveningland (Youtube Audio Library)
Video song 5: Dan Henig - Flames (Youtube Audio Library)
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Research + Mini Vacuum former
00:59 Research of large version
01:12 Design of large version
01:44 Cutting the parts
02:37 Start of assembly
03:34 Add sealant to wooden casing
05:03 First vacuum test
05:20 Part 2 of assembly
06:22 Gas mask with proper filters (PPE)
06:45 Extensive testing of vacuum former + problem solving
08:25 V2 of 3D printed version
08:54 Outro
