[Vacuum Forming] Unboxing and Review of the Smart Vacuum Forming Machine "FORMART 3"!
A complete experience of the new generation desktop vacuum forming machine, from unboxing to the first creation
In product development, model making, packaging design, and maker education, "vacuum forming" continues to be an important technology for rapidly producing exteriors, blister packs, and molds. However, traditional vacuum forming machines often require complex parameter settings and extensive experience, deterring many users.
The FORMART series, developed by the Taiwanese team MYYARD, was born precisely to solve this problem. And the newly released smart vacuum forming machine "FORMART 3" not only inherits the intelligent functions of the previous generation model but also comprehensively upgrades operational convenience, vacuum performance, and demolding efficiency.
This time, we will unbox the FORMART 3 and take a closer look at its appeal, which has earned it the title of "the easiest vacuum forming machine to learn."
Unboxing and Appearance
When the FORMART 3 arrived, its outer box was made of thick cardboard, and the main unit and accessories were individually secured. The package contained the following standard accessories:
- FORMART 3 main unit
- Adjustable size tray set
- PET sheet experience pack
- Cat-shaped bowl mold sample
- USB cable
- Insulated gloves
- Scissors
- Hex key
- Corner lashing removal tool
- Columnar lashing removal tool
- Japanese operation interface and instruction documents
The accessories are very comprehensive, allowing even beginners to immediately experience vacuum forming without needing to purchase additional tools.
Introduction to Machine Design
The FORMART 3 follows the brand's consistent desktop design, with many optimizations in the details. The machine is equipped with a full-color LCD screen interface, allowing direct selection of the following items:
- Material type
- Sheet size
- Forming mode
- Custom parameters
The interface supports Japanese, making it intuitive even for those new to vacuum forming machines.
Newly Developed Patented Tray
One of the biggest upgrades of the FORMART 3 is its tray mechanism. In traditional vacuum forming, problems such as "sheet slippage," "uneven clamping," and "troublesome sheet replacement" were common.
To optimize the process, the FORMART 3 adopts "one-touch locking, one-action release, and adjustable spring clamping," dramatically improving sheet replacement speed.
Assembly
- Assemble the stainless steel pipes: Rotate the four stainless steel pipes clockwise to fix them to the four corners of the machine.
- Attach the tray to the rails: Slide the tray onto the stainless steel pipes with the lever side facing the front of the machine.
- Assemble the heater: Attach the heater to the top of the stainless steel pipes and secure it with the four M5 x 25 screws provided.
- Secure the links on both sides of the tray: Pull up the links on both sides of the tray and connect them to the fixing points on both sides of the heater. Secure the links and the heater fixing points with the eight M4 x 6 screws provided.
- Assemble the handle: Combine the handle with the lower ends of the links on both sides of the tray and secure it with the M5 x 6 screws provided.
- Install the plastic side covers: Place the plastic side covers over the locations from STEP 5 and secure them with M5 x 7 screws.
- Connect the heater power supply: Connect the heater power cord to the two sockets at the rear of the machine base.
- Assemble the power socket cover: Secure the power socket cover over the location from STEP 7 and fasten it with screws.
- Unlock the tray: Pull the silver lock shafts on both ends of the tray to unlock it. Then, lift the handle to raise the tray.
Quick Start
- Power on: When powered on, FORMART 3 will automatically perform smart detection.
- Select operation mode: After smart detection is complete, turn the operation dial to select the desired operation mode.
- Set the material: Place the material sheet on the machine's base plate. FORMART 3 supports four sizes (50 × 30 cm, 42 × 30 cm, 30 × 30 cm, 30 × 20.5 cm) and can be adjusted by changing the area of the base plate.
- Lower the tray to secure the material: Press the handle down and lower the tray all the way to the bottom until it locks.
- Set the task: Select and adjust the material type and thickness using the machine's dial. You can also utilize FORMART 3's built-in smart database.
- Raise the tray to heat the material: Pull up the handle to raise the tray and begin heating the material sheet. The heating progress will be displayed on the screen until the appropriate temperature is reached.
- Lower the tray for vacuum forming: Follow the instructions to press the handle down and lower the tray all the way to the bottom until it locks. FORMART 3 will begin forming, cooling, and blow demolding.
- Release the lock shafts to open the tray: Pull the silver lock shafts on both ends of the tray to unlock it. Once unlocked, lift the handle to complete vacuum forming.
Product Observation
Observing the results of the actual forming, significant advantages can be seen:
- ✓ Fully retains fine details
- ✓ Tight fit in corners
- ✓ Uniform molding
- ✓ Almost no wrinkles
- ✓ Smooth demolding
Especially for deep molds, FORMART 3's vacuum power and heating uniformity are clearly superior to many entry-level machines.
Who is FORMART 3 for?
- Product designers: Rapid prototyping of product exteriors
- 3D printing enthusiasts: Combining with 3D printed molds to produce blister packs
- Model enthusiasts: Producing transparent covers, body shells, and parts trays
- Educational institutions: STEAM education curriculum
- Small batch production workshops: Producing blister packs and display packaging
- Cosplayers: Producing helmets, armor, and small accessory parts
The biggest feature of FORMART 3 is not just an improvement in vacuum suction, but the intelligent automation of the entire vacuum forming process. While traditional machines required manual adjustment of temperature, time, vacuum strength, and dehumidification conditions, FORMART 3 automates almost all parameters, allowing users to focus on creativity itself.
Furthermore, with its newly patented tray, 300W industrial-grade vacuum system, unique sheet dehumidification function, and powerful blow demolding design, it significantly lowers the learning curve for product development, maker education, and small-batch production.
If you are looking for a desktop vacuum forming machine that combines ease of use with professional performance, the MYYARD FORMART 3 is currently one of the most noteworthy new options on the market.
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