【New Product News】Mayku launches detailed usage tutorials for the new Reducer Plate and Multiplier Firmware 2.0!

【News Flash】Mayku Launches New Reducing Plate and Multiplier Firmware 2.0 with Detailed Usage Tutorial!

Mayku has launched new accessories – the Reducing Plate and Multiplier Firmware 2.0 – to expand the possibilities for the Multiplier! What is the Multiplier? What are the benefits of these new releases? How do you actually operate them? This article will answer all your questions and help you get started easily!

The Multiplier is a desktop pressure former that achieves sub-micron resolution on sheets up to 5mm thick. Combined with high-resolution 3D printing, it can produce injection mold-like quality parts in minutes.

Now Mayku has released Multiplier Firmware 2.0, which includes a custom mode that gives you complete control over machine settings and allows you to create, save, and edit material profiles for future use. This works for Mayku materials, third-party materials, or any other materials you want to experiment with! Unlock the application of full factory-grade thermoforming materials, with no more limitations!

Mayku also released a brand new accessory: the Reducing Plate. The new Reducing Plate integrates seamlessly with the Mayku Multiplier, compressing the Multiplier's forming area to A4 or US letter format, thus providing access to hundreds of sheet suppliers worldwide and reducing waste.

Together, these new releases unlock hundreds of thermoforming materials that can be used with the Multiplier, and combined with high-resolution 3D printing, you can get injection mold quality parts from your desktop in minutes.


Custom Mode: Perfectly tune your machine to access hundreds of materials

Using Custom Mode, the Multiplier can learn any new thermoforming sheet in minutes, with smart learning and extensive access! Hundreds of profiles can be saved directly to the machine for future use, making it easy to use materials from any supplier. You can also edit saved profiles after creating them.

Custom Mode allows you to create, save, and edit custom forming profiles for any compatible thermoforming material. This allows you to achieve consistent high-quality results when using your own materials between 0.1 and 5 mm (with the Reducing Plate, you can use sheets over 5 mm thick), giving you precise control over temperature and pressure to adjust the level of detail for the desired effect!

With these new features, engineers, designers, and educators can test, validate, and save the settings required for various thermoforming materials.

What are the actual steps for Custom Mode? We'll show you how, step-by-step, so you don't have to look elsewhere!

Thermoforming with Custom Mode

Follow these steps to unleash the full potential of Custom Mode for your thermoforming projects.

1. Select a Material Sheet

First, select a material sheet for your project. You can use a full-size sheet cut into a 428 mm diameter circle. Alternatively, if you have a Reducing Plate, you can use A4 or US Letter sized sheets, which allows for more efficient material usage when making smaller shapes. You can find out the melting temperature of the material by asking your supplier, searching online, or contacting us.

2. Create a Custom Profile

Once you've reached the melting temperature, you're ready to go!

•  Navigate to the material list
•  Select "Add Material" (at the top)
•  Fill in material type, temperature, and pressure*

*Different materials have unique forming temperatures and pressures. Generally, thicker sheets require higher pressure to form effectively. For example, a 1mm HIPS sheet might be optimal at 160 °C and 45 PSI, but a 3mm HIPS sheet might require 160 °C and 60 PSI. It's best to experiment with these settings for your specific application.
You can choose to adjust the following:

Forming Time: The duration the sheet is under pressure

Cooling Time: The duration the sheet cools after pressure is released

Heater Pressure: Indicates when the heater activates. You can modify this setting for fast-heating materials to minimize waiting time

3. Calibrate the Sheet

The Multiplier includes a built-in sheet leveling mechanism. This system allows the Multiplier to keep the sheet perfectly level during heating.

During this calibration stage, press the up and down arrows on the machine to ensure the sheet remains as level as possible. Proper calibration is crucial to prevent issues such as uneven shapes or problems when turning off the machine.

4. Save the Sheet Profile

After calibration, you can save the sheet profile. You can use the generated name or specify a custom name for easier future reference.


Open up a new world of materials and reduce waste with the Reducing Plate

Seamlessly integrating with the Mayku Multiplier, the Reducing Plate effectively shrinks the forming area to A4 or US letter format. This reduction provides access to a multitude of sheet suppliers worldwide specializing in straight-cut sheets, making it easier to procure specific or specialized sheets.

Additionally, when forming smaller parts, the Reducing Plate minimizes material waste, ensuring precise use of material. Because it uses less material, it also reduces the likelihood of curling on the final part.

With the Reducing Plate, you can also start forming thicker materials (over 5mm thick), allowing you to create rock-solid, intricately detailed parts with a variety of different materials.

On the other hand, the Reducing Plate can use extremely thin materials down to 100 microns, enabling ultra-thin film applications!