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Vacuum Forming, Custom Vacuum Thermoforming

Amei Brothers Plastic is a leading provider of custom plastics vacuum forming services. Productive Plastics can provide product design and manufacturing engineering assistance in conjunction with vacuum forming contract manufacturing. Amei Brothers Plastics is ISO 9001:2008 registered, with many years of plastics experience and extensive technical expertise.

Typical Applications for Vacuum Forming

Vacuum thermoformed parts are used to replace fabricated sheet metal components with complex shapes requiring excessive welding, grinding and finishing operations. Custom vacuum thermoformed parts compete very favorably against FRP (fiber-reinforced plastics) and RTM (resin transfer molded) parts in moderate (200 – 3000) annual production volumes.

Amei Brothers Plastics currently uses vacuum forming to make plastic components such as:

• Plastic tray for consumer goods POS display
• Medical diagnostic equipment enclosures
• Railcar interior trim parts and seating components
• Engine covers for construction equipment
• Fascias for outdoor kiosks and ATM application
• Lamp covers for advertising lamp box

What is vacuum thermoforming?

Vacuum thermoforming is a plastic manufacturing process in which a 2 dimensional thermoplastic sheet is heated to a forming optimal temperature and, using vacuum and pressure, is formed into a 3 dimensional part.

Why Use Vacuum Forming?

Vacuum thermoforming has advantages over other plastic production methods.

Here are some potential advantages that would make vacuum forming a good choice for your plastic part:

• Large parts or multi-part uses
• Moderate annual volumes
• Tight tooling budget
• Rapid product development

Vacuum Forming Technology

Vacuum thermoforming is a plastic manufacturing process in which a 2 dimensional thermoplastic sheet is heated to a forming optimal temperature and, using vacuum and pressure, is formed into a 3 dimensional part.

Productive Plastics’ Vacuum Forming Services/Capabilities

A wide range of vacuum forming technical capabilities are available based on the equipment used, materials used, and desired product properties.

Productive Plastics uses state-of-the-art equipment, including the following machines:

• 40″ x 60″ single station vacuum, pressure former
• 60″ x 72″ single station vacuum, pressure former
• 60″ x 96″ two station vacuum, pressure former
• 84″ x 108″ two station vacuum, pressure former
• 84″ x 108″ two station CNC tooling machines
• 6pcs 4-axis CNC routers, 2pcs 5-axis CNC routers
• Materials Commonly Used in Vacuum Forming

§  ABS – Broad spectrum of resins used across a number of applications. Can be formulated to meet UL flammability standards.
§  PC/ABS – Alloy delivers UL approval in addition to high impact performance.
§  HDPE – Cost effective material for industrial applications requiring high impact strength.
§  TPO – High impact material delivering performance in cold and high heat applications.
§  HIPS – Low cost resin used in many POP applications requiring excellent forming characteristics.
§  PVC/Acrylic – Widely used resin in micro-processor based equipment housings. Meets most stringent UL standards for flammability and can be made in wide range of colors and textures.

Contact Productive Plastics for Vacuum Thermoforming Services

Please contact us for assistance or to get a quote for vacuum forming.