Shaping Materials
Bending
Single Curve
Strip Heater
Acrylic Line Bending
Heats a Single Line. Acrylic Softens and Bends
Box Folder
Compound Curve
Vacuum Forming
Must have draft angles and round corners
HIPS - Thermoplastic
Dome Blowing
Press Forming
Lamination
Two or more layers bonded together to make a single, larger section
Used for Structural Support
Plywood is normally used
Bag Press
Casting and Moulding
Casting Metals
Sand casting