We offer several different forming processes including but not limited to:
 

Thermoforming

A manufacturing process where a plastic sheet is heated to a pliable forming temperature, formed to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to create a usable product.

• Thermoforming Benefits include:
• Part thickness: .060-.50 inches
• Tight detail and tolerances
• Significant tooling flexibility
• Thermoforming is generally selected over injection molding for tooling costs

 

Vaccum Forming

A simplified version of thermoforming, where a sheet of plastic is heated to a forming temperature, stretched onto a single-surface mold, and forced against the mold by a vacuum. This process can be used to form plastic into permanent objects such as turnpike signs and protective covers.
 

Heat Bending

More info coming soon.

 

Drape Forming:

A simple method of forming plastic by heating a plastic sheet to its ideal forming temperature and shaping the sheet over a mold or form. Once cooled, the formed part is removed from the mold and any secondary operations can proceed. Drape forming is perfect when a gradual bend is required for the part.

Drape Forming benefits include:

• Part thickness: .060-.50 inches
• Relatively in expensive tooling cost
• Beautiful gradual bends
• Great for large parts