Competitive
Vacuum forming is performed using a thermoplastic sheet shaped using heat and vacuum. The method is particularly suitable for the production of large items in small and medium-sized production runs, such as machinery covers, vending machine fronts and parts for video conferencing equipment.
Excess material is ground into granulate which can be recycled to 100%.
The advantages of plastics
The process has limited impact on the environment and the material contains no solvents, or contributes to harmful emissions. The form tool used for vacuum forming is inexpensive, and gives rapid startup.
Vacuum forming gives a unique surface finish gives a wide range of options for design and geometric solutions can be combined with Opido Reinforcement System to provide a stronger product
Thermoplastic used in production can be supplied in a wide range of colours, qualities and surfaces.
1. Vacuum forming tool
The vacuum forming tool is placed in a vacuum forming machine.
2. Heating
The sheet to be formed is heated from above and below to between +170-210 degrees C.
3. Pre-expansion
The sheet to be formed is heated from above and below to between +170-210 degrees C.
4. Vacuum forming
Using the vacuum the plastic material is formed over the forming tool.
5. Cooling
After cooling the forming tool moves downwards and the product is then ready for after-machining.
Sounds interesting? Do you want to know more?
Our manufacturing processes makes opportunities to countless
combinations of possibilities for your product.
