Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming

Thermoforming and vacuum forming are versatile manufacturing processes that use heat and atmospheric pressure to shape plastic sheets against molds or designs.

In thermoforming, plastic sheets are heated until they become pliable and then stretched over a mold. Once in position, the plastic is cooled and solidified to take the mold’s shape. Vacuum forming, a subset of thermoforming, involves applying a vacuum to pull the heated plastic tightly against the mold, ensuring a precise fit and detailed replication of the mold’s features. These methods are ideal for producing both simple and complex shapes efficiently and cost-effectively. They are widely used in various industries for creating packaging, automotive parts, medical trays, and more. The ability to quickly and accurately form plastic materials makes these processes valuable for applications requiring consistent quality and rapid production.