Kevo
At only $59 it's the most affordable vacuum former in the world
At only $59 it's the most affordable vacuum former in the world
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What is Kevo?
Kevo, taken from the Greek word for vacuum, is a new evolution in the popular method of making parts and products through the use of vacuum forming. Its elegant design, operational simplicity and low cost makes it one of the most attractive tools for rapid creation in the exploding DIY, maker, inventor and hobbyist markets. Kevo makes vacuum forming easy, and affordable for all makers and hobbyists.
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In the spirit of the new age of desktop product development, as complications and costs shrink and rapid prototyping grows, Kevo sets out to bring the long established but often overlooked process of vacuum forming to a burgeoning "make now, make fast" audience at any level of skill and need.
For more info see the video above.
For more info see the video above.
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Small size,
massive possibilities Kevo's small size (5x5") and operational simplicity make it the perfect chose for hobbyists and professionals alike 
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The world's best materials
For the world's best Vacuum Former Kevo's mold grip is made from heat resistant, high grade 6061 aluminium aloe 
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What is Vacuum Forming?
Vacuum forming is particularly useful for replicating items from one mold, such as smaller items needed in larger quantities or tied together. Unlike 3D printing a build for each object, creating numerous items from a vacuum formed mold is very efficient in time and material, and does not require extensive design or tool expertise.
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Vacuum forming is a simplified version of thermoforming, whereby a sheet of plastic is heated to 350 to 400 degrees in an oven or toaster oven, stretched over an object, and forced against the object by a vacuum (suction of air), creating a cavity once cooled. The cavity can be used as a mold for creating parts in a number of different mediums, such as plastic, rubber, wax and edible substances, like chocolate and hard candies. Or can be used by itself as a housing for your electronics project, or for making masks and RC car parts. Vacuum forming with Kevo is extremely fast and easy when compared to other techniques, such as 3D printing.
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