Vacuum forming also known as thermoforming is a process utilising a sheet of plastic which is heated and placed over a shape, a vacuum is then applied forcing the plastic to conform to the shape. When cooled the plastic retains the shape. Vacuum formings are commonly used for packaging, displays, prototypes and industrial components.
Sample formings, prototypes and mould forming also known as shot pours are available.
A variety of materials such as HIPS High Impact Polystyrene, PETG (polyethylene terephtalate glycol), ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) PC polycarbonate & PVC (polyvinyl chloride) may be used.
Limited production runs are available. Formings can be bent and CNC trimmed.
Sample vacuum formings have size limitations.