Thermoforming
CLOSED MOLDING

Thermoforming

Thermoforming is a versatile and efficient manufacturing process that forms a thermoplastic sheet by heating it to a pliable state, molding it to a specified geometry, and cooling it to solidify and finalize the shape.

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Technical and HSE Support for Thermoforming

Technical and HSE Support for Thermoforming

Composites One offers personalized technical support for customers manufacturing with the process of thermoforming, as well as the most up-to-date information on regulatory and compliance requirements.

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PROCESS OVERVIEW

Thermoforming

Thermoforming uses thermoplastic single or multi-layer sheets of polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and polypropylene (PP), or other thermoplastic polymers which provide excellent flexibility and durability. Glass fiber or carbon fiber reinforcements can also be used to enhance strength and stiffness. In this process, a plastic sheet is clamped into position over a mold and heated. Once the sheet has reached a pliable temperature, it is placed on the mold and drawn to shape using vacuum pressure, air pressure, or a combination of both. The part is allowed to cool and removed from the mold for further processing. 

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Thermoforming