Vacuum Forming 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: Resistant MaterialsProduction ProcessesGCSEAQA Created by: Mr_MackintoastCreated on: 01-06-17 16:36 What does vacuum forming use? Vacuum Forming uses thermoplastic materials in the form of sheets that can measure up to 1.5mx1.8m 1 of 5 What is the most popular material for vacuum forming? The most popular material for vacuum forming is high impact polystyrene 2 of 5 What is step 1 of vacuum forming? Step 1- The plastic is heated and the mould moves close to it. Air is sucked out 3 of 5 What is step 2 of vacuum forming? Step 2- This causes the hot plastic to be sucked onto the mould. As the temp falls, a rigid impression of mould formed 4 of 5 What is step 3 of vacuum forming? Step 3- The vacuum pump is turned off allowing air to enter. The former is lowered, seperating it 5 of 5
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