Learn About Thermoforming
Whether you’re new to plastics manufacturing or an old hand just looking to brush up on a few of the finer points of the process, we’ve got resources that’ll help you become a plastics manufacturing expert in no time flat. Well, maybe just a little bit of time.
THERMOFORMING VS. INJECTION MOLDING
Not sure which process is a better fit for your next project? The truth is, it depends on the details and scope of your project. We’ve got a calculator that’ll help you decide which process it the better option for you. Compare Thermoforming & Injection Molding…
THERMOFORMING BASICS
Thermoforming is, at its core, the process of taking a sheet of plastic material, heating it up, and forming it to a custom mold, creating a 3D shape that can be used in a wide variety of applications. Learn The Basics of Thermoforming…
INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS
Nearly every industry that makes things can use thermoforming as part of that process. If you’re looking for specific examples, we’ve put together a by-no-means-complete list of industries that use thermoforming, and the types of things they use it for. Learn About Who Uses Thermoforming, & What They Use It For…
VACUUM & PRESSURE FORMING
Thermoforming can happen one of two ways, either using Vacuum Forming (where the air is sucked out from underneath the mold) or Pressure Forming (where air is pushed down onto the heated plastic from above and sucked out from underneath). Both processes have advantages for specific situations. We’ll help you learn which option is better for your next project. Learn About Vacuum & Pressure Forming…
MATERIALS & TOLERANCES
In thermoforming, you’ve got a wide variety of plastic materials available to choose from. Each material has its own advantages, and each one has its own set of precision tolerances. We’ve got info that can help you decide which materials are right for your next custom plastic manufacturing project. Learn About Materials & Tolerances…
PLASTICS MANUFACTURING LIBRARY
Access our comprehensive plastics manufacturing library, where you can download exclusive marketing materials like our thermoforming handbook, webinars, infographics and fact sheets. Access Our Library…