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Vacuvorm fep and resin levels.
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:41 pm
by r255
Hello every one, i'm Robin new to this forum and hope to contribute as much as i have picked up the past weeks from the people on this forum.
Just wondered if a resin level system like the pet water container would/could work.
Also hope to find some time and fep sheets to try and vacuform a disposable resin vat
Re: Vacuvorm fep and resin levels.
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:36 am
by AndersonTa
Yes, something like this does work. I've seen some setups where the bottle is upside down and runs a tube into the vat. It's a bit nicer to hide a tube than a whole bottle.
Makes sense to also have a shut off of some sort too.
As for the FEP, are you in the US? I can send you some to try.
Re: Vacuvorm fep and resin levels.
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:33 am
by r255
Hey AndersonTa, thanks for confirming,... !
I had this idea as i am a top downer and my resin level seems to drop kind of fast with some large printing projects.
Tube, a tap! ( good one ) and two nipples to connect to would be the most easiest way i guess.
Thanks a lot for the FEP offer, but i am abroad.... the Netherlands to be specific :O)
I' have to find a source for fep to use in my flexible resin vat any way.
But the offer is much appreciated!
Cheers,
Robin
Re: Vacuvorm fep and resin levels.
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 8:11 am
by r255
https://plus.google.com/103500861087395 ... WAN5oMpFw8So i did a fast 1st test and it seems fep can be formed.
Guess a heat gun is far from perfect as it heats locally and makes you break the foil easy.... as that is what happend.
but the shape keeps on standing, so i guess that makes FEP formable if conditions are right.