{"product_id":"my-yard-formart-2-smart-vacuum-former","title":"MY YARD FORMART 2 – Smart Desktop Vacuum Former (500 × 300 mm)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ep-rs{--t:#3C8187;--t2:#4D9398;--band:#E6F0EB;--acc:#E8722B;--ink:#2F3437;--mut:#5d6468;--line:#dce5e2;font-family:'Raleway',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto}\n.ep-rs *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.ep-rs h2{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:700;margin:2.4rem 0 1rem;line-height:1.25}\n.ep-rs h3{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 .4rem}\n.ep-rs p{margin:0 0 1rem}\n.ep-rs a{color:var(--t)}\n.ep-rs .hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--t) 0%,var(--t2) 100%);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:2.2rem 2rem;margin:0 0 1.6rem}\n.ep-rs .hero h1{font-size:1.75rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#fff;line-height:1.2}\n.ep-rs .hero p{color:#eaf4f3;margin:0;font-size:1.05rem}\n.ep-rs .eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:.9rem}\n.ep-rs .badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem;margin:1.4rem 0}\n.ep-rs .badge{flex:1 1 145px;background:var(--band);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;padding:1rem;text-align:center}\n.ep-rs .badge .n{display:block;font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--t);line-height:1.15}\n.ep-rs .badge .l{display:block;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--mut);margin-top:.25rem}\n.ep-rs .cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(225px,1fr));gap:1rem;margin:1.2rem 0}\n.ep-rs .card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:1.2rem}\n.ep-rs .card .ic{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--band);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:.7rem;font-size:1.15rem}\n.ep-rs .card p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--mut);margin:0}\n.ep-rs .tw{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.ep-rs table.spec{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1rem 0;font-size:.95rem}\n.ep-rs table.spec th{background:#3C8187 !important;color:#fff !important;text-align:left;padding:.7rem .9rem;font-weight:700}\n.ep-rs table.spec td{padding:.65rem .9rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}\n.ep-rs table.spec td:first-child{font-weight:600;width:36%}\n.ep-rs table.spec tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6faf8}\n.ep-rs table.cmp td:first-child{width:auto}\n.ep-rs ul.list{margin:.4rem 0 1rem;padding-left:1.2rem}\n.ep-rs ul.list li{margin:.35rem 0}\n.ep-rs .incl{background:var(--band);border-radius:12px;padding:1.4rem 1.5rem;margin:1.2rem 0}\n.ep-rs .incl ul{margin:.5rem 0 0;padding-left:1.2rem}\n.ep-rs .incl li{margin:.4rem 0}\n.ep-rs .note{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--mut);border-left:3px solid var(--acc);padding:.2rem 0 .2rem 1rem;margin:1rem 0}\n.ep-rs .safety{background:#fdf6f1;border:1px solid #f0d6c2;border-radius:12px;padding:1.2rem 1.4rem;margin:1.2rem 0}\n.ep-rs .safety h3{color:#a1552b}\n.ep-rs .safety p{font-size:.93rem;margin:0}\n.ep-rs details.faq{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;margin:.55rem 0;background:#fff}\n.ep-rs details.faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:1.6rem}\n.ep-rs details.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.ep-rs details.faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:0;top:-2px;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--t);font-weight:700}\n.ep-rs details.faq[open] summary::after{content:'\\2212'}\n.ep-rs details.faq p{margin:.7rem 0 0;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--mut)}\n@media(max-width:640px){.ep-rs .hero h1{font-size:1.4rem}.ep-rs h2{font-size:1.25rem}.ep-rs table.spec td:first-child{width:46%}.ep-rs table.cmp td:first-child{width:auto}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ep-rs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eSmart desktop vacuum former · up to 500 × 300 mm sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMY YARD FORMART 2\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMY YARD's most advanced desktop vacuum former: QR-code material detection, automatic mould release, a built-in vacuum sensor and dual cooling fans on a 500 × 300 mm format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFORMART 2\u003c\/strong\u003e has the same large format as the FORMART SE (a 430 × 230 mm work area, 470 × 270 mm maximum forming area and four sheet sizes from 300 × 205 to 500 × 300 mm) and adds the features that matter when you form every day. Its sensor scans the \u003cstrong\u003eQR code on MY YARD sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e and loads the right working parameters instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter forming, a built-in directional valve blows cooling air to help release the part from the mould, and dual brushless fans cool it quickly so you can move on to the next sheet. The built-in vacuum sensor lets you set suction at any level up to -90 kPa, or you can choose one of three intelligent suction modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"badges\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003eQR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003eAuto material detection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e500 × 300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003eMax. sheet size (mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e-90 kPa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003eStepless vacuum control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003eBrushless cooling fans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e160 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003eMax. object height\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e🔎\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic material detection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code on a MY YARD sheet and the heating and vacuum settings load instantly. Third-party sheets use the built-in database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e💨\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic mould release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in directional valve blows cooling air after forming, making it easier to remove the part from the mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e🎚️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt-in vacuum sensor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepless pressure adjustment up to -90 kPa plus three suction modes, so you can match the vacuum to the mould and material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast cooling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual brushless fans cool the formed sheet quickly to speed up your workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e📐\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize switching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sheet sizes from 300 × 205 to 500 × 300 mm with the included kit to reduce material waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e🔒\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-lock frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLock the sheet with a turn of the handle and stop the frame at any height between sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMY YARD FORMART 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum forming (thermoforming) with built-in heater and vacuum pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheet sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 × 300, 420 × 300, 300 × 300 and 300 × 205 mm (size-switching kit included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 230 mm, adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. forming area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e470 × 270 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. object height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheet thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 – 3.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz heater tubes, 90 – 230 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-90 kPa, stepless pressure adjustment and 3 suction modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC brushless pump + AC induction pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5″ 480 × 320 full-colour LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMY YARD (QR detection) and third-party sheets; 5 user presets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto sheet detector, automatic mould release, built-in pressure sensor, dual cooling fans, alert speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 – 240 V AC, 1700 W (100 – 120 V AC version: 1500 W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 × 53 × 48 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 kg; ships in two boxes, approx. 32 kg in total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FORMART 2 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"incl\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFORMART 2 vacuum former (two packages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 HIPS sheets (500 × 300 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of cat bowl moulds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic sheet size-switching kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWebbing remover kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-resistant gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic tool kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich FORMART should I choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec cmp\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFORMART S\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFORMART SE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFORMART 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheet sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 × 205 mm (A4-size) only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 × 300, 420 × 300, 300 × 300 and 300 × 205 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 × 300, 420 × 300, 300 × 300 and 300 × 205 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 × 130 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 230 mm, adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 230 mm, adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. object height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-90 kPa, flow rate adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-90 kPa, 3 selectable steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-90 kPa, stepless pressure adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC induction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC brushless + AC induction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC brushless + AC induction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower (220–240 V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1700 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1700 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQR-code material detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic mould release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual cooling fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 46 × 31 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 × 53 × 48 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 × 53 × 48 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-formart-s-desktop-vacuum-former\"\u003eFORMART S\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if your parts fit on an A4-size sheet and desk space matters: jewellery, chocolates, soap, small packaging and classroom projects. \u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-formart-se-desktop-vacuum-former\"\u003eFORMART SE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-formart-2-smart-vacuum-former\"\u003eFORMART 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each bundle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBundle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFORMART 2 vacuum former\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarter Bundle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFORMART 2 vacuum former\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-transparent-pet-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eTransparent PET sheets\u003c\/a\u003e, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-white-hips-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eWhite HIPS sheets\u003c\/a\u003e, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced Bundle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFORMART 2 vacuum former\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-transparent-pet-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eTransparent PET sheets\u003c\/a\u003e, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-white-hips-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eWhite HIPS sheets\u003c\/a\u003e, 0.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 30-pack\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-white-hips-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eWhite HIPS sheets\u003c\/a\u003e, 1.0 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 15-pack\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-nature-white-ldpe-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eNature White LDPE sheets\u003c\/a\u003e, 1.5 mm · 500 × 300 mm · 10-pack\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-volume-control-kit\"\u003eVolume Control Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eEverything in a bundle ships together as one order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich sheets fit the FORMART 2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e500 × 300 mm sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e for the full format. With the size-switching kit, the FORMART 2 also takes \u003cstrong\u003e300 × 205 mm (A4-size)\u003c\/strong\u003e sheets, as well as 420 × 300 and 300 × 300 mm. Original MY YARD sheets carry the QR code the machine reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-transparent-pet-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eTransparent PET\u003c\/a\u003e: 500 × 300 mm in 0.3, 0.5 or 0.8 mm; 300 × 205 mm in 0.3 or 0.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-white-hips-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eWhite HIPS\u003c\/a\u003e: 500 × 300 mm in 0.5 or 1.0 mm; 300 × 205 mm in 0.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-nature-white-ldpe-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eNature White LDPE\u003c\/a\u003e: 1.5 mm in 500 × 300 or 300 × 205 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-tpu-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eTPU\u003c\/a\u003e: 1.0 mm in 300 × 205 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eAdd-ons: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-volume-control-kit\"\u003eVolume Control Kit\u003c\/a\u003e is a movable separator for the FORMART 2 and FORMART SE that eliminates webbing and bridging. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-microporous-forming-bed\"\u003eMicroporous Forming Bed\u003c\/a\u003e fits all FORMART models and helps when forming LDPE and PP sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest forming temp.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMY YARD sheet sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-transparent-pet-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eTransparent PET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChocolate moulds, clear packaging and blister shells, trays, light shells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120–125 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 × 205 mm and 500 × 300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-white-hips-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eWhite HIPS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMould making, soap moulds, masks, cosplay props, model parts; paintable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155–160 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 × 205 mm and 500 × 300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-nature-white-ldpe-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eNature White LDPE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReusable resin (epoxy), plaster and concrete casting moulds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115–120 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 × 205 mm and 500 × 300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/my-yard-tpu-vacuum-forming-sheets\"\u003eTPU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible protective and dust covers, soap and cement moulds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 × 205 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVacuum forming over 3D-printed moulds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDraft angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e design in more than 3° so the formed sheet releases cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVent holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e add 1.5–2 mm holes in recessed areas so the vacuum reaches them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProportions:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep a moderate height-to-width ratio; tall, narrow objects are harder to form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e add internal supports to thin-walled or fragile prints so they withstand the vacuum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean and dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e water or debris drawn into the vacuum line can damage the pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a printed mould last?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Make\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-run packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: blister shells, inserts, trays and clamshells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct design and prototyping\u003c\/strong\u003e: enclosures and shells formed over 3D-printed masters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosplay, props and models\u003c\/strong\u003e: masks, armour panels and model parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasting moulds\u003c\/strong\u003e for resin, plaster, soap and concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate and confectionery moulds\u003c\/strong\u003e using Transparent PET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchools, universities and maker spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e that need repeatable results from many users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"safety\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety \u0026amp; workspace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMY 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions About the FORMART 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does automatic material detection work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach original MY YARD sheet has a QR code in the bottom-right corner. Place the sheet with the code facing down and the FORMART 2 scans it and loads the working parameters. For third-party sheets, select the material, colour and thickness from the built-in database or save your own settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use sheets from other brands?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The FORMART 2 works with sheets from any supplier from 0.3 to 3.0 mm thick. The database includes materials such as PLA, PETG, PS, PE, HDPE, ABS, PP, PMMA, PC and KYDEX; only the QR auto-detection is limited to MY YARD sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I vacuum form over a 3D-printed PLA mould?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes automatic mould release work on every mould?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt helps with most parts, but MY YARD notes it is less effective when the mould has undercut (concave) sides, a rough surface or is formed at very high vacuum. Draft angles above 3° and a smooth mould surface make release easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a separate vacuum cleaner or compressor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every FORMART has its vacuum pump built in, rated at -90 kPa, together with the heater. You only need a mains socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does automatic material detection work?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Each original MY YARD sheet has a QR code in the bottom-right corner. Place the sheet with the code facing down and the FORMART 2 scans it and loads the working parameters. For third-party sheets, select the material, colour and thickness from the built-in database or save your own settings.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I use sheets from other brands?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. The FORMART 2 works with sheets from any supplier from 0.3 to 3.0 mm thick. 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If you are not sure which FORMART or which sheet suits your project, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003etalk to us first\u003c\/a\u003e and we will help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MY YARD","offers":[{"title":"Machine only","offer_id":55783950942535,"sku":"MYD-FORMART-2","price":3018.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Starter Bundle","offer_id":55788787859783,"sku":"MYD-FORMART-2-STARTER","price":3214.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Advanced Bundle","offer_id":55788787892551,"sku":"MYD-FORMART-2-ADVANCED","price":3495.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/1852\/8259\/files\/MY-YARD-FORMART-2-31863.jpg?v=1794249382","url":"https:\/\/eolasprints.com\/products\/my-yard-formart-2-smart-vacuum-former","provider":"Eolas Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}