Optional badges★OptionalNo badge is required to use this tool. Earn this one to show you have learned the skill. Related Items Candle Making Kit Read more Vacuum Former Description Molds flat sheets around a mold. Useful for creating costumes, or molds for chocolate and soap as well as many other things. The plastic sheets are 21 1/4" by 30 1/4" Required Badge Vacuum Forming Read more Small Injection Molder Description LNS MODEL 150A SHOT CAPACITY: 1.0 cu in / 16 grams (PS) MAX TEMPERATURE: 500 deg F. (260 deg C) MAX MOLD (OUTSIDE): 8.0"W x 5.0"H x 5.0"D Read more Casting Pressure Pot Description The Casting Pressure Pot from C.A. Technologies is a specialized tool used in makerspaces for resin casting and other molding processes. Members utilize it to eliminate air bubbles from their mixed resin, ensuring a smooth finish and high-quality casts for various projects, such as jewelry, prototypes, or decorative items. Its pressure chamber can enhance the curing process, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced artisans. Required Badge Pressure Casting Read more Resin Printer Description A resin printer is a 3D printing tool that uses liquid resin and ultraviolet light to create highly detailed objects layer by layer. Members at a makerspace use it for producing intricate prototypes, models, and custom designs, benefiting from its ability to create smooth surfaces and fine details that are often hard to achieve with traditional filament printers. Required Badge Resin Printer Read more Foam Cutter Description A foam cutter is a specialized tool that uses a heated wire to slice through various types of foam materials, allowing for precise shaping and sculpting. Members at a makerspace use it for projects such as model making, prototyping, and crafting custom designs, enabling them to create lightweight structures or detailed artworks with ease. Required Badge Foam Cutter Read more Casting Vacuum Pot Description The Casting Vacuum Pot is a specialized tool used in makerspaces to remove air bubbles from casting materials such as resins and silicones. Members use it to create high-quality, bubble-free casts for various projects, including molds, sculptures, and prototypes. By placing the mixture in the pot and applying a vacuum, users ensure a smoother finish and improved durability in their final products. Read more Precious Plastics Compression Oven Description Oven that compresses. Useful for pressing plastic or similar materials into sheets or forms. The cylinder is a Festo ADVUT-100X2-50-A-P-A, which by my reading of the data sheet would exert about 10,000N or about 2,200lbs. Required Badge Precious Plastics Oven Read more Vacuum Chamber Description This is primarily used for pulling air out of liquids. The pump is located underneath the table. Required Badge Pressure Casting Read more
