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MY YARD FORMART SE – Desktop Vacuum Former (500 × 300 mm)
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MY YARD FORMART SE – Desktop Vacuum Former (500 × 300 mm)
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Desktop vacuum former · up to 500 × 300 mm sheets
MY YARD FORMART SE
A large-format all-in-one desktop vacuum former: built-in heater and -90 kPa pump, four sheet sizes up to 500 × 300 mm and three automatic suction modes.
The FORMART SE gives you a 430 × 230 mm work area and a 470 × 270 mm maximum forming area on 500 × 300 mm sheets: space for anything from small jewellery pieces to lampshades. The included size-switching kit lets you step down to 420 × 300, 300 × 300 or 300 × 205 mm (A4-size) sheets, so small parts do not waste a large sheet.
Heat comes from industrial-grade carbon-fibre quartz tubes and suction from a DC brushless plus AC induction pump rated at -90 kPa. If you are new to vacuum forming, three intelligent suction modes set the vacuum for you at the press of a button. The material database covers MY YARD and third-party sheets and stores five sets of user settings.
500 × 300Max. sheet size (mm)
4Sheet sizes
-90 kPaBuilt-in vacuum
160 mmMax. object height
3Suction modes
What Makes It Different
📐
Size switching
Four sheet sizes from 300 × 205 to 500 × 300 mm with the included kit: match the sheet to the part and cut waste.
🔒
Quick-lock frame
The patented frame locks the sheet with a turn of the handle and stops at any height, so you can load the next sheet without removing the formed object.
🌀
Smart suction control
Powerful -90 kPa suction with three intelligent modes (rough, standard and fine) that handle the settings for you.
🔥
Quartz heating
Carbon-fibre quartz heater tubes (90–230 °C) give even heating; MY YARD rates them at three times faster than many other vacuum formers.
💧
Preheat & dehumidify
A preheating programme improves forming quality and the dehumidifying function removes moisture from the sheet to prevent bubbles.
📚
Materials database
Settings for MY YARD and third-party sheets, plus five user presets for your own materials and projects.
Key Specifications
| Specification | MY YARD FORMART SE |
|---|---|
| Process | Vacuum forming (thermoforming) with built-in heater and vacuum pump |
| Sheet sizes | 500 × 300, 420 × 300, 300 × 300 and 300 × 205 mm (size-switching kit included) |
| Work area | 430 × 230 mm, adjustable |
| Max. forming area | 470 × 270 mm |
| Max. object height | 160 mm |
| Sheet thickness | 0.3 – 3.0 mm |
| Heater | Quartz heater tubes, 90 – 230 °C |
| Vacuum | -90 kPa, 3 selectable steps |
| Pump | DC brushless pump + AC induction pump |
| Display | 3.5″ 480 × 320 full-colour LCD |
| Material database | MY YARD and third-party sheets; 5 user presets |
| Other | Alert speaker |
| Power supply | 220 – 240 V AC, 1700 W (100 – 120 V AC version: 1500 W) |
| Dimensions | 63 × 53 × 48 cm |
| Weight | 24 kg; ships in two boxes, approx. 31.5 kg in total |
What's in the Box
The FORMART SE ships in two packages with assembly instructions: the first holds the bottom unit, top frame, forming bed and size-adjusting kit; the second holds the stainless tubes and top unit.
- FORMART SE vacuum former (two packages)
- 30 HIPS sheets (500 × 300 mm)
- Set of cat bowl moulds
- Plastic sheet size-switching kit
- Webbing remover kit
- USB cable
- Heat-resistant gloves
- Basic tool kit
Which FORMART should I choose?
| FORMART S | FORMART SE | FORMART 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet sizes | 300 × 205 mm (A4-size) only | 500 × 300, 420 × 300, 300 × 300 and 300 × 205 mm | 500 × 300, 420 × 300, 300 × 300 and 300 × 205 mm |
| Work area | 230 × 130 mm | 430 × 230 mm, adjustable | 430 × 230 mm, adjustable |
| Max. object height | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Vacuum | -90 kPa, flow rate adjustable | -90 kPa, 3 selectable steps | -90 kPa, stepless pressure adjustment |
| Pump | AC induction | DC brushless + AC induction | DC brushless + AC induction |
| Power (220–240 V) | 800 W | 1700 W | 1700 W |
| QR-code material detection | — | — | Yes |
| Automatic mould release | — | — | Yes |
| Dual cooling fans | — | — | Yes |
| Dimensions | 50 × 46 × 31 cm | 63 × 53 × 48 cm | 63 × 53 × 48 cm |
| Weight | 12.8 kg | 24 kg | 25 kg |
Choose the FORMART S if your parts fit on an A4-size sheet and desk space matters: jewellery, chocolates, soap, small packaging and classroom projects. Choose the FORMART SE when you need the larger 500 × 300 mm format for masks, lampshades, trays and bigger packaging, with the option to switch down to smaller sheets. Choose the FORMART 2 if you form regularly: it adds QR-code material detection, automatic mould release, a built-in vacuum sensor and dual cooling fans to the same large format.
What's in each bundle?
| Bundle | Contents |
|---|---|
| Machine only | FORMART SE vacuum former |
| Starter Bundle | FORMART SE vacuum former Transparent PET sheets, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack White HIPS sheets, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack |
| Advanced Bundle | FORMART SE vacuum former Transparent PET sheets, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack White HIPS sheets, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack White HIPS sheets, 1.0 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 15-pack Nature White LDPE sheets, 1.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 10-pack Volume Control Kit |
Everything in a bundle ships together as one order.
Which sheets fit the FORMART SE?
Use 500 × 300 mm sheets for the full format. With the size-switching kit, the FORMART SE also takes 300 × 205 mm (A4-size) sheets, as well as 420 × 300 and 300 × 300 mm. MY YARD sheets available here:
- Transparent PET: 500 × 300 mm in 0.3, 0.5 or 0.8 mm; 300 × 205 mm in 0.3 or 0.5 mm
- White HIPS: 500 × 300 mm in 0.5 or 1.0 mm; 300 × 205 mm in 0.5 mm
- Nature White LDPE: 1.5 mm in 500 × 300 or 300 × 205 mm
- TPU: 1.0 mm in 300 × 205 mm
Add-ons: the Volume Control Kit is a movable separator for the FORMART SE and FORMART 2 that eliminates webbing and bridging. The Microporous Forming Bed fits all FORMART models and helps when forming LDPE and PP sheets.
| Material | Best for | Best forming temp. | MY YARD sheet sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent PET | Chocolate moulds, clear packaging and blister shells, trays, light shells | 120–125 °C | 300 × 205 mm and 500 × 300 mm |
| White HIPS | Mould making, soap moulds, masks, cosplay props, model parts; paintable | 155–160 °C | 300 × 205 mm and 500 × 300 mm |
| Nature White LDPE | Reusable resin (epoxy), plaster and concrete casting moulds | 115–120 °C | 300 × 205 mm and 500 × 300 mm |
| TPU | Flexible protective and dust covers, soap and cement moulds | 115 °C | 300 × 205 mm |
Vacuum forming over 3D-printed moulds
If you own a 3D printer, a vacuum former turns one print into many parts. Print the master once, then form chocolate moulds, packaging inserts and blister shells, cosplay armour and masks, or casting moulds for resin, plaster, soap and concrete. MY YARD confirms that existing objects and 3D-printed parts can both be used as moulds.
- Draft angle: design in more than 3° so the formed sheet releases cleanly.
- Vent holes: add 1.5–2 mm holes in recessed areas so the vacuum reaches them.
- Proportions: keep a moderate height-to-width ratio; tall, narrow objects are harder to form.
- Strength: add internal supports to thin-walled or fragile prints so they withstand the vacuum.
- Clean and dry: water or debris drawn into the vacuum line can damage the pump.
How long does a printed mould last? In MY YARD's tests, PLA prints withstood about 3–5 formings, ABS prints about 30–50 and resin prints hundreds. For longer runs, MY YARD suggests forming a first shell, casting a plaster or cement copy of the mould from it, and producing from that.
What You Can Make
- Packaging prototypes: blister shells, inserts and trays up to 500 × 300 mm sheet size
- Cosplay and props: masks, armour panels and model accessories in HIPS
- Lighting and décor: lampshades and creative light shells
- Casting moulds for resin, plaster, soap and concrete, using LDPE or HIPS
- Chocolate moulds from 3D-printed masters, using Transparent PET
- Schools, universities and maker spaces: one machine for small and large projects
Safety & workspace
MY YARD states that its own PET, PP, TPU, LDPE and HIPS sheets release no toxic gas when formed, though some odour is possible, and recommends using the machine in a well-ventilated area. Third-party PVC, PC and ABS sheets can release harmful fumes when heated: check with your sheet supplier, ventilate well and follow the material's safety guidance. The heater and frame get hot, so use the heat-resistant gloves supplied.
Questions About the FORMART SE
What is the difference between the FORMART SE and the FORMART 2?
They share the same format, sheet sizes, heater and -90 kPa suction. The FORMART 2 adds QR-code material detection, automatic mould release, a built-in vacuum sensor with stepless pressure adjustment and dual cooling fans. The FORMART SE uses three selectable suction steps.
Can the FORMART SE use A4-size sheets?
Yes. With the included size-switching kit it takes 300 × 205 mm (A4-size) sheets as well as 300 × 300, 420 × 300 and 500 × 300 mm.
Can I vacuum form over a 3D-printed PLA mould?
Yes. The sheet is thin and cools quickly, so a printed mould is not necessarily damaged. In MY YARD's tests a PLA mould lasted about 3–5 formings, ABS about 30–50 and resin hundreds. For longer runs, cast a plaster or cement copy from the first formed shell and work from that.
How do I avoid webbing on tall or tightly packed moulds?
Use the webbing remover kit included with the machine, and add the Volume Control Kit, a movable separator made for the FORMART SE and FORMART 2. Spacing moulds further apart and using a lower vacuum for packaging-style parts also helps.
What power supply does it need?
The 220–240 V version draws 1700 W, so plug it into a standard wall socket rather than a crowded extension lead. A 100–120 V version rated at 1500 W also exists.
Buying from Eolas Prints
Eolas Prints is a 3D printing filament manufacturer and digital fabrication equipment reseller based in Cantabria, Spain, and we ship worldwide. Many of our customers already own a 3D printer: a vacuum former turns those prints into moulds, packaging and shells. If you are not sure which FORMART or which sheet suits your project, talk to us first and we will help you choose.
Shipping
When do you ship?
We ship Monday to Friday from our warehouse in Cantabria, Spain. In-stock orders placed before the cut-off time ship the same business day. Orders placed after the cut-off, or at the weekend, ship on the next business day.
| Spain & Portugal | Orders placed before 4PM CET ship the same day. |
| Rest of the world | Orders placed before 1PM CET ship the same day. |
Products with a lead time shown on their product page ship as soon as they are available, within the lead time shown.
How do you ship?
Parcels — we ship with GLS within mainland Spain & Portugal and with UPS to the rest of the world. Shipping is calculated at checkout from your delivery address, the weight of your order and live carrier rates, so you see the exact price and delivery options before you pay.
Pallet freight — large and heavy machines, such as CO₂ laser cutters and industrial or large-format printers, ship on a pallet by road or, to islands and overseas destinations, by sea. Orders over 40 kg to mainland Spain & Portugal also ship by pallet. The pallet rate for your destination is shown at checkout, and orders over 150 kg ship on two pallets.
Free shipping
Free standard shipping on filament, pellets and accessories:
- Mainland Spain & Portugal: orders over €100 (GLS)
- Other EU countries: orders over €150 (UPS Standard), excluding Malta and Cyprus
Free shipping does not apply to 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser machines or other equipment, or to the Balearic and Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, the Azores and Madeira.
Parcel delivery times
Business days after dispatch.
| Spain & Portugal |
GLS: Next business day UPS: 1 - 2 business days |
| Rest of Europe |
UPS Standard: 2 - 5 business days UPS Worldwide Saver: 1 - 2 business days UPS Express: 1 - 2 business days (before 2PM) |
| North America |
UPS Worldwide Saver: 1 - 2 business days UPS Express: 1 - 2 business days (before 2PM) |
| South America | UPS Worldwide Saver: 2 - 5 business days |
| Middle East |
UPS Worldwide Saver: 1 - 2 business days UPS Express: 1 - 2 business days (before 2PM) |
| Asia | UPS Worldwide Saver: 5 - 7 business days |
| Australia & New Zealand |
UPS Worldwide Saver: 5 - 7 business days UPS Express: 3 - 5 business days (before 2PM) |
Pallet delivery times
Estimated, after dispatch.
| Mainland Spain & Portugal | 2 - 4 business days |
| Balearic Islands | 4 - 7 business days |
| EU mainland | 3 - 7 business days |
| UK, Switzerland & Norway | 5 - 10 business days |
| Islands by sea | 1 - 3 weeks Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, Malta, Cyprus, Iceland, Azores, Madeira, Sardinia, Sicily |
| Rest of the world by sea | 4 - 8 weeks |
Pallet deliveries
- The carrier will contact you to arrange a delivery day, so please give a phone number that will be answered.
- Delivery is to your address at ground level. The pallet is not carried inside or unpacked, so please make sure you can unload it — with a forklift, a pallet truck or enough people. Machines can weigh 70 - 250 kg.
- If your address has restricted access (no truck access, a narrow street, no loading area) or you need a tail-lift, please contact us before ordering.
- Check the pallet before signing. Note any visible damage on the delivery note and send us photos within 24 hours.
- If a delivery fails because no one is available or the address cannot be accessed, redelivery and storage may be charged.
How about taxes & duties?
EU, including mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands: VAT is included in the price you pay at checkout. Nothing further is due on delivery.
Outside the EU VAT area, including the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla: all orders ship on DAP (Delivered at Place) terms. We pay for export clearance and transport to your address. Import duties, import taxes (such as VAT, IGIC or IPSI) and customs clearance fees are not included and are paid by the recipient.
- Parcels: UPS will contact you to arrange payment of any duties and taxes before delivery.
- Pallets: the carrier's agent or a customs broker at destination will contact you. You are responsible for import clearance.
If a shipment is refused or not cleared through customs, the return freight and any costs incurred will be deducted from any refund.
Countries we do not ship to
Due to EU sanctions, we do not ship to Russia or Belarus.
Questions?
Contact us at support@eolasprints.com or +34 942 73 59 55 before ordering if you have any questions about delivery to your address.
Desktop vacuum former · up to 500 × 300 mm sheets
MY YARD FORMART SE
A large-format all-in-one desktop vacuum former: built-in heater and -90 kPa pump, four sheet sizes up to 500 × 300 mm and three automatic suction modes.
The FORMART SE gives you a 430 × 230 mm work area and a 470 × 270 mm maximum forming area on 500 × 300 mm sheets: space for anything from small jewellery pieces to lampshades. The included size-switching kit lets you step down to 420 × 300, 300 × 300 or 300 × 205 mm (A4-size) sheets, so small parts do not waste a large sheet.
Heat comes from industrial-grade carbon-fibre quartz tubes and suction from a DC brushless plus AC induction pump rated at -90 kPa. If you are new to vacuum forming, three intelligent suction modes set the vacuum for you at the press of a button. The material database covers MY YARD and third-party sheets and stores five sets of user settings.
500 × 300Max. sheet size (mm)
4Sheet sizes
-90 kPaBuilt-in vacuum
160 mmMax. object height
3Suction modes
What Makes It Different
📐
Size switching
Four sheet sizes from 300 × 205 to 500 × 300 mm with the included kit: match the sheet to the part and cut waste.
🔒
Quick-lock frame
The patented frame locks the sheet with a turn of the handle and stops at any height, so you can load the next sheet without removing the formed object.
🌀
Smart suction control
Powerful -90 kPa suction with three intelligent modes (rough, standard and fine) that handle the settings for you.
🔥
Quartz heating
Carbon-fibre quartz heater tubes (90–230 °C) give even heating; MY YARD rates them at three times faster than many other vacuum formers.
💧
Preheat & dehumidify
A preheating programme improves forming quality and the dehumidifying function removes moisture from the sheet to prevent bubbles.
📚
Materials database
Settings for MY YARD and third-party sheets, plus five user presets for your own materials and projects.
Key Specifications
| Specification | MY YARD FORMART SE |
|---|---|
| Process | Vacuum forming (thermoforming) with built-in heater and vacuum pump |
| Sheet sizes | 500 × 300, 420 × 300, 300 × 300 and 300 × 205 mm (size-switching kit included) |
| Work area | 430 × 230 mm, adjustable |
| Max. forming area | 470 × 270 mm |
| Max. object height | 160 mm |
| Sheet thickness | 0.3 – 3.0 mm |
| Heater | Quartz heater tubes, 90 – 230 °C |
| Vacuum | -90 kPa, 3 selectable steps |
| Pump | DC brushless pump + AC induction pump |
| Display | 3.5″ 480 × 320 full-colour LCD |
| Material database | MY YARD and third-party sheets; 5 user presets |
| Other | Alert speaker |
| Power supply | 220 – 240 V AC, 1700 W (100 – 120 V AC version: 1500 W) |
| Dimensions | 63 × 53 × 48 cm |
| Weight | 24 kg; ships in two boxes, approx. 31.5 kg in total |
What's in the Box
The FORMART SE ships in two packages with assembly instructions: the first holds the bottom unit, top frame, forming bed and size-adjusting kit; the second holds the stainless tubes and top unit.
- FORMART SE vacuum former (two packages)
- 30 HIPS sheets (500 × 300 mm)
- Set of cat bowl moulds
- Plastic sheet size-switching kit
- Webbing remover kit
- USB cable
- Heat-resistant gloves
- Basic tool kit
Which FORMART should I choose?
| FORMART S | FORMART SE | FORMART 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet sizes | 300 × 205 mm (A4-size) only | 500 × 300, 420 × 300, 300 × 300 and 300 × 205 mm | 500 × 300, 420 × 300, 300 × 300 and 300 × 205 mm |
| Work area | 230 × 130 mm | 430 × 230 mm, adjustable | 430 × 230 mm, adjustable |
| Max. object height | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Vacuum | -90 kPa, flow rate adjustable | -90 kPa, 3 selectable steps | -90 kPa, stepless pressure adjustment |
| Pump | AC induction | DC brushless + AC induction | DC brushless + AC induction |
| Power (220–240 V) | 800 W | 1700 W | 1700 W |
| QR-code material detection | — | — | Yes |
| Automatic mould release | — | — | Yes |
| Dual cooling fans | — | — | Yes |
| Dimensions | 50 × 46 × 31 cm | 63 × 53 × 48 cm | 63 × 53 × 48 cm |
| Weight | 12.8 kg | 24 kg | 25 kg |
Choose the FORMART S if your parts fit on an A4-size sheet and desk space matters: jewellery, chocolates, soap, small packaging and classroom projects. Choose the FORMART SE when you need the larger 500 × 300 mm format for masks, lampshades, trays and bigger packaging, with the option to switch down to smaller sheets. Choose the FORMART 2 if you form regularly: it adds QR-code material detection, automatic mould release, a built-in vacuum sensor and dual cooling fans to the same large format.
What's in each bundle?
| Bundle | Contents |
|---|---|
| Machine only | FORMART SE vacuum former |
| Starter Bundle | FORMART SE vacuum former Transparent PET sheets, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack White HIPS sheets, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack |
| Advanced Bundle | FORMART SE vacuum former Transparent PET sheets, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack White HIPS sheets, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack White HIPS sheets, 1.0 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 15-pack Nature White LDPE sheets, 1.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 10-pack Volume Control Kit |
Everything in a bundle ships together as one order.
Which sheets fit the FORMART SE?
Use 500 × 300 mm sheets for the full format. With the size-switching kit, the FORMART SE also takes 300 × 205 mm (A4-size) sheets, as well as 420 × 300 and 300 × 300 mm. MY YARD sheets available here:
- Transparent PET: 500 × 300 mm in 0.3, 0.5 or 0.8 mm; 300 × 205 mm in 0.3 or 0.5 mm
- White HIPS: 500 × 300 mm in 0.5 or 1.0 mm; 300 × 205 mm in 0.5 mm
- Nature White LDPE: 1.5 mm in 500 × 300 or 300 × 205 mm
- TPU: 1.0 mm in 300 × 205 mm
Add-ons: the Volume Control Kit is a movable separator for the FORMART SE and FORMART 2 that eliminates webbing and bridging. The Microporous Forming Bed fits all FORMART models and helps when forming LDPE and PP sheets.
| Material | Best for | Best forming temp. | MY YARD sheet sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent PET | Chocolate moulds, clear packaging and blister shells, trays, light shells | 120–125 °C | 300 × 205 mm and 500 × 300 mm |
| White HIPS | Mould making, soap moulds, masks, cosplay props, model parts; paintable | 155–160 °C | 300 × 205 mm and 500 × 300 mm |
| Nature White LDPE | Reusable resin (epoxy), plaster and concrete casting moulds | 115–120 °C | 300 × 205 mm and 500 × 300 mm |
| TPU | Flexible protective and dust covers, soap and cement moulds | 115 °C | 300 × 205 mm |
Vacuum forming over 3D-printed moulds
If you own a 3D printer, a vacuum former turns one print into many parts. Print the master once, then form chocolate moulds, packaging inserts and blister shells, cosplay armour and masks, or casting moulds for resin, plaster, soap and concrete. MY YARD confirms that existing objects and 3D-printed parts can both be used as moulds.
- Draft angle: design in more than 3° so the formed sheet releases cleanly.
- Vent holes: add 1.5–2 mm holes in recessed areas so the vacuum reaches them.
- Proportions: keep a moderate height-to-width ratio; tall, narrow objects are harder to form.
- Strength: add internal supports to thin-walled or fragile prints so they withstand the vacuum.
- Clean and dry: water or debris drawn into the vacuum line can damage the pump.
How long does a printed mould last? In MY YARD's tests, PLA prints withstood about 3–5 formings, ABS prints about 30–50 and resin prints hundreds. For longer runs, MY YARD suggests forming a first shell, casting a plaster or cement copy of the mould from it, and producing from that.
What You Can Make
- Packaging prototypes: blister shells, inserts and trays up to 500 × 300 mm sheet size
- Cosplay and props: masks, armour panels and model accessories in HIPS
- Lighting and décor: lampshades and creative light shells
- Casting moulds for resin, plaster, soap and concrete, using LDPE or HIPS
- Chocolate moulds from 3D-printed masters, using Transparent PET
- Schools, universities and maker spaces: one machine for small and large projects
Safety & workspace
MY YARD states that its own PET, PP, TPU, LDPE and HIPS sheets release no toxic gas when formed, though some odour is possible, and recommends using the machine in a well-ventilated area. Third-party PVC, PC and ABS sheets can release harmful fumes when heated: check with your sheet supplier, ventilate well and follow the material's safety guidance. The heater and frame get hot, so use the heat-resistant gloves supplied.
Questions About the FORMART SE
What is the difference between the FORMART SE and the FORMART 2?
They share the same format, sheet sizes, heater and -90 kPa suction. The FORMART 2 adds QR-code material detection, automatic mould release, a built-in vacuum sensor with stepless pressure adjustment and dual cooling fans. The FORMART SE uses three selectable suction steps.
Can the FORMART SE use A4-size sheets?
Yes. With the included size-switching kit it takes 300 × 205 mm (A4-size) sheets as well as 300 × 300, 420 × 300 and 500 × 300 mm.
Can I vacuum form over a 3D-printed PLA mould?
Yes. The sheet is thin and cools quickly, so a printed mould is not necessarily damaged. In MY YARD's tests a PLA mould lasted about 3–5 formings, ABS about 30–50 and resin hundreds. For longer runs, cast a plaster or cement copy from the first formed shell and work from that.
How do I avoid webbing on tall or tightly packed moulds?
Use the webbing remover kit included with the machine, and add the Volume Control Kit, a movable separator made for the FORMART SE and FORMART 2. Spacing moulds further apart and using a lower vacuum for packaging-style parts also helps.
What power supply does it need?
The 220–240 V version draws 1700 W, so plug it into a standard wall socket rather than a crowded extension lead. A 100–120 V version rated at 1500 W also exists.
Buying from Eolas Prints
Eolas Prints is a 3D printing filament manufacturer and digital fabrication equipment reseller based in Cantabria, Spain, and we ship worldwide. Many of our customers already own a 3D printer: a vacuum former turns those prints into moulds, packaging and shells. If you are not sure which FORMART or which sheet suits your project, talk to us first and we will help you choose.