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Nichols Model 10-B

Therm-O-Vac $899.00

PORTABLE VACUUM FORMING MACHINE FOR SCHOOLS

The Nichols Model 10-B Therm-O-Vac has

proven indispensable as a tool for fast, efficient

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3D modeling, prototyping, packaging, fabricat-

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ing, and mold making. The Nichols Model 10-

B Therm-O-Vac has a proven track record in the

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machine for forming styrene plastic sheets over

a variety of available vacuum forming molds.

Due to the friendly, open design of the Nichols

Model 10-B Therm-O-Vac, custom molds are

exposed to reduced temperatures, greatly ex-

panding the materials that may be used as molds

Nichols Model 10-B

Therm-O-Vac

or forms.

Self Contained Unit

Built to Last

The Nichols Model 10-B Therm-O-Vac is a free stand-

Sturdy construction, baked finish, industrial quality

ing portable vacuum former that compacts to the size of

parts, and a superior design combine to create a hardy

a suitcase for storage and weighs 32 pounds. Set up time

workhorse for years of trouble-free operation.

for the machine is less than 90 seconds and needs only

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to be connected to an available 110vAC standard outlet.

The Nichols Model 10-B Therm-O-Vac uses styrene

A single 3-way switch operates both the plastic heating

plastic sheets that measure 14" x 20" (280 sq. in.) x

side and the vacuum forming side of the unit.

.020 to .060 thick. This is an extremely large capacity

Easy to Use

for such a modestly priced and compact unit. Adaptor

The versatile Nichols Model 10-B Therm-O-Vac is a snap to unit is available to accommodate ¼ sheet (10" x 7"

operate. Mount a sheet of high impact polystyrene plastic in the #Whiz-3) size to economize on material costs and

pivoting latch-lock frame, lay out your pattern on the vacuum enhance performance.

platen, and cycle the machine to complete your project. The

vacuum surface, unobstructed by the usual heating hood, al- Recommended Materials

lows you to rearrange or straighten your layout up to the final High Impact Polystyrene is the ideal vacuum forming ma-

seconds before forming.

terial. Quick to soften, low sag, crisp detail, and a variety of

colors make HIPS the first choice for vacuum forming.

Even-Heat Circulator

Visiform clear plastic sheets offers excellent, non-yellow-

The Nichols Model 10-BTherm-O-V c comes factory equipped

ing optical clarity to vacuum forming. Masks, flying and ar-

with the Even-Heat option in place. The Even-Heat Circulator

chitectural model building, and display packaging are but a

transforms the radiant heat of the element into a gentle zone of

few of the applications for high strength Visiform clear form-

uniform temperature capable of processing unusually thin or

able sheets available in a variety of thicknesses. Because of

reprocessed (non-virgin) material.

it's high strength, Visiform offers an easy- forming alterna-

Favorite of Professionals

tive to polycarbonate plastic parts.

Everyone loves a star and the Nichols Model 10-B Therm-

Vacuum Forming Grade - Low Density Polyethylene Sheet - LDPE

(available by the sq. ft. at .060 thickness) may be formed on the 10-B by

O-Vac has its place in the prop shops and FX studios of

experienced operators only. Custom "poly molds" may be formed by us-

several Hollywood Feature Films and TV shows. Rumored

ing a 750oF heat gun as a "helper" heat source while the machine is heat-

to be at the movie set of more than one Sci-Fi blockbuster

ing (machine heating on the bottom, heat gun on top- keep the heatgun

for on the spot costume repairs and prop replacement the

moving) to bring the LDPE sheet to a level of uniform softness. Since the

Nichols Model 10-B Therm-O-Vac is truly a professional

LDPE sheet sags, it is recommended that small projects (using Whiz sheet

instrument.

size adaptor) only are done in LDPE.