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Image:DB6_chainguard_100218_csm_1.jpg|polycarbonate on the form | Image:DB6_chainguard_100218_csm_1.jpg|polycarbonate on the form | ||
Image:DB6_chainguard_100218_csm_2.jpg|polycarbonate formed | Image:DB6_chainguard_100218_csm_2.jpg|polycarbonate formed | ||
| − | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100221_csm_1.jpg|Chainguard | + | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100221_csm_1.jpg|Chainguard formed |
| − | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100221_csm_2.jpg| | + | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100221_csm_2.jpg|frame removed |
| − | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100221_csm_3.jpg| | + | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100221_csm_3.jpg|alignment screws removed |
Image:DB6_chainguard_trim_100222_csm.jpg|trimming the raw chainguard | Image:DB6_chainguard_trim_100222_csm.jpg|trimming the raw chainguard | ||
| − | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100222_csm_4.jpg|Chainguard | + | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100222_csm_4.jpg|Chainguard off the form |
| − | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100222_csm_5.jpg| | + | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100222_csm_5.jpg|Trimmed chainguard |
| − | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100222_csm_6.jpg| | + | Image:DB6_vacuumform_100222_csm_6.jpg|Finished chainguard |
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Revision as of 18:48, 28 February 2010
Vacuum Forming Page
This page was created to show what could be done in 2010. We have access to inexpensive Tuffak brand polycarbonate. There were some poly carbonate pieces used on DEWbot V. There are air bubbles in these pieces. This is because polycarbonate is hygroscopic. It absorbs and holds a small amount of moisture. When the Poly was heated the water turned to steam and formed the bubbles. This can be solved by heat soaking the Poly before it is formed. This You Tube video shows what could be done for protective covers and other pieces on DEWbot VI. DIY Vacuum Forming On the Proposed DEWbot VI pivot chassis, The four corners have exposed chain and a sensor that will need to be covered. Maybe we can vacuum form protective shells.
For more information, see Arkema's polycarbonate forming and fabrication link.
During the 2010 build season, Team 1640 made its first vacuum formed parts. Chainguards.
chainguard form
polycarbonate on the form
polycarbonate formed
Chainguard formed
frame removed
alignment screws removed
trimming the raw chainguard
Chainguard off the form
Trimmed chainguard
Finished chainguard
