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Information on Vacuum Forming Machine
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ProcessTo begin the molding process, the operator sets a mold on the vacuum forming machine mold table and clamps a plastic sheet into the machine's frame. An electric heater heats the plastic until it softens. The operator lowers the frame onto the mold, stretching the plastic so it conforms to the mold's shape.
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