Mayku FormBox replacement sheets

Mayku FormBox is a desktop thermoforming machine that allows you to create molds, prototypes or containers from a matrix. This machine uses the principles of adaptive shaping.

Video 1: The Mayku FormBox thermoforming device. Source: Mayku.

Thermoplastic sheets specifically designed for Mayku Formbox are:

• Mayku Form Sheets
• Mayku Cast Sheets
• Mayku Clear Sheets
• Mayku Resin Sheets
• Mayku Flex Sheets

Mayku Form Sheets

Mayku Form Sheets are 0.5 mm thick white sheets. The material they are made of is partly made of recycled plastics and is fully recyclable. Due to its versatility and ease of use, this material is excellent for product packaging and prototyping.

Image 1: Mayku Form sheets. Source: Mayku.

With the use of Mayku Form Sheets, final pieces can be manufactured for different areas. The result will be a piece with a certain rigidity, with the shape of the matrix that has been used to thermoform, and walls with a thickness of 0.5 mm, which in some areas may be less due to the thermoforming process.

Mayku Cast/Clear Sheets (0.5mm)

Mayku Cast Sheets are 0.5 mm thick transparent sheets aimed at making molds through thermoforming with the Mayku Formbox. These sheets have a non-stick and slightly flexible surface, guaranteeing the optimal extraction of the matrix after the creation of the mold. The molds can be filled with various materials, and are suitable for food use. Furthermore, they are fully recyclable and are partly made from recycled plastics.

Image 2: Mayku Cast Sheets. Source: Mayku.

By using Mayku Cast Sheets, the Mayku FormBox allows the creation of molds that can later be filled with a multitude of materials. Thanks to this, parts with different finishes or materials with different physical properties can be mass-produced. Thanks to their transparent finish, these thermoplastic sheets can also be used to create packaging or product packaging.

With the use of these two types of thermoplastic sheets, different results can be obtained with very different purposes. These applications are very useful in sectors such as: Engineering, industrial design, architecture, crafts or pastry. Mayku FormBox can also be used as a DIY tool in the home environment.

Mayku Clear Sheet (1.0 mm)

Mayku Clear Sheets are 1 mm thick transparent sheets for the manufacture of reusable moulds with Mayku Formbox.

This material has greater flexibility than the previous ones, and a non-stick surface that provides ease of demoulding. The moulds can be filled with a variety of materials, and are suitable for food use.

Image 3: Moulds made from Clear Sheet. Source: Mayku.

The sheets are fully recyclable and are partly made from recycled plastic waste. They cannot be used in the oven or with casting materials above 50°C without risk of deforming the mould, so it is recommended to wait for the material to cool down before pouring or to do so with the mould placed on top of ice. 

Mayku Resin Sheet

Mayku Resin Sheets are low density polyethylene sheets with a milky, translucent shade, 1.5 mm thick.

This material has been specifically developed for making custom moulds with Mayku Formbox to be filled with resin. These sheets can also be used for prototyping, model making or for filling with a wide variety of materials among other applications.

Image 4: The Resin Sheet and the Heat Shield. Source: Mayku.

It should be noted that the use of these sheets requires the use of Mayku Heat Shield, as it requires more heating than other Mayku materials.

It is not possible to fill the moulds obtained with materials above 50°C without the risk of deforming the mould. Myaku sheets cannot be used in the oven.

Mayku Flex Sheet

Mayku Flex Sheets are semi-transparent sheets made of 1 mm thick EVA.

Intended for the manufacture of Mayku Formbox moulds, the Flex Sheets maintain their flexibility after shaping, improving the demoulding process.

Image 5: Mould made with Flex Sheets. Source: Mayku.

Mayku Flex Sheets allow small cuts to be incorporated into the design without removing it from the mould due to the flexible nature of the material. This means that more complex parts can be created.

Unlike rigid sheets, which require designs with pure angles in almost any vertical plane to allow removal, Mayku Flex Sheets allow moulds to be designed without the need for them. Moreover, thanks to their good flexibility, they provide quick and easy separation from the reference part without the need for specialised tools.

Image 6: Flexible demoulding. Source: Mayku.

Flex foils are suitable for food use and make it possible to obtain reusable moulds. However, they cannot be used in the oven or with casting materials above 50°C as there is a risk of deformation of the mould.

Thanks to the different types of Formbox refills, it has never been easier to obtain reusable, flexible, food-safe or resin-filled moulds.