The Sample Tool that comes in the First Make Kit is a helpful tool for learning the design principles of the Multiplier. When you take a form of the sample tool, you'll see examples of different font sizes, embossing, draft angles, right angles, and spacing guides. It was designed to showcase some of the capabilities, as well as restrictions, when designing a tool for thermoforming.
Here are a few of the best practices for designing a tool for thermoforming:
The Mayku Multiplier has a maximum tool volume of approximately 3.5L, which is cone-shaped due to the dome-shaped pressure chamber. The widest safe forming area is 380mm wide, and 160mm high. It's important to factor this in when designing your tool for thermoforming.
Tall and narrow tools form up to 160mm can be placed in the centre of the forming bed:
For wider tools, such as in this example, the maximum height allowed is 60mm:
If you wish to utilize the entire forming bed, the tool (or tools) must be shallower, as demonstrated in this example:
