Vacuum Forming Plastic

Vacuum forming is a very economical method for producing plastic parts. The vacuum forming process can produce parts in various configurations in small and large quantities at a reasonable price. This process involves the controlled heating of plastic materials to a temperature where it is flexible enough to be altered by the shape of a mold with the help of vacuum. In this method, the heated plastic sheet is forced against the mold by the air pressure differential created by pulling a vacuum between the sheet and the mold.

Vacuum forming can be used for projects like:

• product packaging
• agricultural applications
• medical applications
• Lift truck enclosures
• Railcar interior trim parts and seating components
• Engine covers for construction equipment
• Fascias for outdoor kiosks and ATM applications

Vacuum forming has advantages over other plastic production methods.

Here are some potential advantages that would make vacuum forming a good choice for your plastic part:

• Large parts or multi-part uses
• Moderate annual volumes
• Tight tooling budget
• Rapid product development

Materials commonly used in Vacuum Forming

• ABS
• PC/ABS
• HDPE
• TPO
• HIPS
• PVC/Acrylic

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