3. The Process
Tooling:
A single 3D form is
created out of aluminum.
Tooling:
A double-sided 3D mold is created out of steel,
aluminum or a beryllium-copper alloy
Materials:
Flat sheets of Thermoplastic, available in a variety
of materials, finishes, colors, thickness
Materials:
Thermoplastic pellets, available in a wide variety of
materials and colors
Production:
A Flat sheet of plastic is heated then molded to
the tool's shape using either suction from A
vacuum, or both suction and pressure
Production:
The plastic pellets are heated to a liquid state Then
injected into the mold.
Finishing:
The final pieces are trimmed robotically,
then can be used uncoated,
painted or have specialty coatings
Finishing:
The final pieces are removed from the mold,
Then often need to be painted and can be silk-
screened Or have specialty coatings
Thermoforming Injection Molding
4. The Costs
Creating a single sided thermoforming tool is much cheaper than creating a double sided mold
to be used in injection molding. However, the cost of each individual part is generally cheaper
with injection molding.
9. Our Process & Capabilities
Pressure Forming
Pressure forming provides parts that are visually identical to
injection molded parts at a fraction of the tooling cost.
Vacuum Forming
Vacuum forming produces a one-sided part whereby the
sheet color and texture provide finished part aesthetics.
Large Part Vacuum Forming
Reduce the number of overall components by combining
multiple parts within a 10’ x 18’ sheet size.
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