Forming Plastics

Vacuum Forming is the leading plastic Thermoforming process in which sheet plastic is heated and formed over a mold by removing air from the area between, the mold surface and the sheet. Molds can be created from aluminum, wood, or epoxy. The mold type is only dependent on the finished product design requirements. Vacuum forming is a one-sided process. The finished part will have shape and detail on one side.

Vacuum forming

Injection Molded Appearance

Low Tooling Cost

Molded Texture

Raised or
Recessed Type

Undercuts

Sharp Features

Benefits

Injection Molding Prototype Development

Control Panels

Monitor Bezels

Computer Fronts

Process Candidates

APPLICATIONS
Use pressure forming when the part will be the "face" of the product expecting a long life. You can pressure form a company logo or model designation with styling lines, surface texture or other features in a light weight and durable part. Use pressure forming when you have undercuts or rims and a greater depth of draw.

Pressure forming competes with injection molding in terms of surface detail where sharpness and crispness of styling lines and logos is important. It has much more affordable tooling with a shorter time-to-market with easier updates and modifications.

Pressure forming

produce a seamless part and create a stronger structure so you end up with a lighter, cheaper component.

save time and labor,

Internal Reinforcement Options: Structural Member, Rigid Foam, Etc.

Low Tooling Cost

Enclosed Cross-Section Capability

Increased Structural Integrity and Rigidity

Benefits