ThermoFab’s thermoforming process offers close tolerances,
tight specifications and sharp detail. For its flexibility in
tooling and engineering and fast set-up
and production of custom
plastic enclosures – especially prototypes and large
parts in quantities from dozens to thousands – thermoforming
is commonly selected over injection
molding.
The thermoforming process involves:
Heating a thermoplastic sheet
to a temperature that softens it for molding purposes
- sheets come in a wide range of thicknesses depending
on the desired product, i.e. thin gauge for small
packaging containers
Stretching the sheet to conform
to a custom mold’s contours
Cooling the formed part until it
becomes rigid and maintains the desired shape
ThermoFab’s commitment to quality
shows during the entire thermoforming process. From the quality
of the plastic sheets we use to the monitoring of our heating
process to our forming parameters and cooling conditions, ThermoFab
is dedicated to producing exceptional quality for your custom
plastic enclosures.
To find out if thermoforming is right for your products, email
us or send us your CAD files
- we'll help you get from files to finished product in 4-6 weeks!