What is the heat press used for?

The heat press is one of the ways you can recycle plastics in the 3D workshop. The press uses heat and pressure to turn granulated plastics into a usable form. It can create a 3mm thick sheet up to 457 x 305mm. There is also the option to form the plastic into the shape of a Frisbee.

You can cut the newly formed sheet using the bandsaw or the CNC router. It can also be used on the vacuum former, strip heater and dome blower, although results may be messier than other materials like acrylic.

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