Thermoforming is efficient and very cost-effective for the production of many plastic parts depending on size, shape, and quantity. Unlike other processes, thermoforming has a much shorter lead time, initial project costs are much lower, there is a large freedom of design, small details can be added, pre-colored plastic is available with extensive choice of patterns, textures, and finishes, and thermoforming provides an excellent part price/quality ratio. Forming and CNC trimming equipment:
- AAA Pressure Forming Machines
- Heartland Thermoforming Machines
- Brown Rotary Thermoforming Machines
- Ferry Rotational Molding Machines
- Motion Master 5-Axis Twin Table CNC Routers
- Quintax 5-Axis Single Table CNC Routers
- Quintax 5-Axis Twin Table CNC Router
Types of Plastics we can Form
| MATERIAL | PROPERTIES | TYPICAL APPLICATION |
| ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) | Strong, rigid, light, shock absorbent | Automotive body parts, enclosures, protective headgear, toys |
| HMWPE (high molecular weight polyethylene) | High impact strength, chemical resistant, puncture resistant,tough even at low temperatures | Medical joint replacement, recreational skis, bottlesHDPE (high-density polyethylene) |
| HDPE (high-density polyethylene) | Strong, solvent and corrosion resistant, easily recyclable | Truck-bed liners, ducts, hoods, cutting boards, containers |
| HIS (high impact styrene) | Stiff, low impact, inexpensive | Food containers, point-of-purchase displays |
| PVC (polyvinyl chloride) | Flexible, chemical resistant, flame resistant, highly versatile | Packaging, cling film, bottles, credit cards, audio records, medical packaging |
| TPO (thermoplastic olefin) | Very tough, excellent cold resistance, low thermal expansion, excellent UV resistance | Automotive skirts and fenders |
| Pennite (glass filled nylon) | Strong, stiff, cost effective replacement for metal | Automotive air ducts, radiator shrouds, fuel cell covers |
| Kydex {T, 100, 1900, 6185, 6565} | High impact strength, high and low temperature performance, flame resistant | Air ducts, galley parts, paneling, shrouds, tray tables, bulkhead laminates lighting housings |
| Royalite {R12, R20, R57} | Durable, high impact strength, high tensile strength, high and low temperature performance | Automotive and aerospace applications, instrument panels, food trays, motorcycle fairings, luggage |
| LEXAN {9600, 9604, 9605, F60011, F60012, F60025 F60029, F6006} | Great variability, flame resistant, weatherable, tough, scratch resistant | Eye wear and protection, food containers, healthcare applications |
| PEI (polyetherimide) | Heat resistant, flame resistant, solvent resistant | Medical components, manifolds electrical insulation parts, semiconductor equipment components |
| Acrylic | Strong and resists weathering, flexible, resistant to most chemicals and industrial fumes, good insulator | Consumer displays, signs, kitchen cutting boards, panel assemblies, casings |
| PETG | Lightweight, excellent transparency, high gloss surface, high impact resistance, recyclable | Food and liquid containers, gas and moisture barrier, soft drink bottles |
| Vinyl | Durable, flame resistant, good electrical conductor | Window frames, flooring, cable insulation, household and construction applications |
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