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Vacuum Forming Service allows us to create prototypes of a certain wall thickness out of production material like ABS or PETG. It is especially ideal for creating large parts from plastic before cutting a steel tool.
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Vacuum Forming Service allows us to create prototypes of a certain wall thickness out of production material like ABS or PETG. It is especially ideal for creating large parts from plastic before cutting a steel tool.

 

Our factory

 

Our factory

Our company was established in 2006. It is a comprehensive enterprise specializing in the thermoforming plastics industry, integrating R&D, design, production, and import and export trade. The company's products use various modified materials such as ABS, PP, PC, PVC, HIPS, etc.

 

The products are widely used in automobiles, home appliances, food, medical, toys, bathroom, advertising display , scientific research and teaching industries. The company has import and export business qualifications, relying on a mature and complete technical service system and customer-oriented corporate service tenet, and has established many business cooperation relationships in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other regions.

 

Our more than 10 year relationships with our major customers are proof of our high quality standards and complete customer satisfaction. We have proven to be an innovator of new ideas for old products. We have the ability to form thin and heavy gauge materials, eliminating the necessity of dealing with multiple vendors. Let us be your Single Source Supplier of choice.we have cooperated with manyworld-renowned companies at home and abroad.Our credit and service has won good satisfaction from most of customers through long term and friendly cooperation.

 

Material suggestion

 

Characteristic

Material

Strength

Clear

Price

Application

ABS

Good-High impact

Not Avaliable

Medium

Caravan parts,vehicular parts, Electrical / Equipment Enclosures

Acrylic/Pmma

Medium to high strength

Yes

Medium

Signs, light cover,domes, light diffusers

PS

Medium to good strength

Yes(clarity not to quality of PETG/PC/PMMA)

Medium

Packaging, microgreens tray

PC

Very good impact strength

Yes

Expensive

Machine guard, Cover, enclosure, light cover

PP

Soft

Translucent

Inexpensive

Packing tray,containers,tank,enclosure, medical application

HDPE

Soft

Translucent

Inexpensive

Enclosure, Vehicular parts

PVC

Good

Yes

Inexpensive

Packaging, machine guard, car trim

PETG

Good-High Impact

Yes

Expensive

Medical application

 

Other products

 

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Product packaging

 

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Process

 

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Scheme design

We have a rich-experience design group to help you customize tray with your products size, you just need to send us drawings

 

 

Sample out

After confirm the order, samples need 7-14 days to produce for your check,2 samples are free

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Mass production

After confirmation of samples, finish time depend on the order quantity.

 

 

Delivery

If you have forwarder, please send the contact information, and then we will contact to ship the products, if you do not have, please don't worry, we will find for you

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After-sale service

If you have any problems, after receiving mass products, please contact the sales anytime, we will solve for you.

 

Contact information

 

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FAQ

 

Q: What does the customers need to provide?

A: If you need custom covers or some other plastic products, please provide 3D drawing, if you need custom packing trays, you can provide the parts tray or tray drawing

Q: How long does it take to open molds and mass production?

A: Open mold need 2 weeks and mass production need 3 weeks, it mainly depends on the order quantity.

Q: What is the moq?

A: It depends on product materials, our moq can be adjust according to whether the material is conventional and the size of the product.

Q: What mold can we make?

A: Usually aluminum mold, but if the customer wants to see the effect first, you can also open wood mold

 

 

 

Company Profile
 

Our factory is located in Suzhou Industrial Park,adjacent to Shanghai, with a production workshop of 3,000 square meters. We are equipped with our own R&D, design, and sales teams, with experienced mold engineers, designers, production personnel, inspection personnel and export logistics and can provide customers with Provide rapid prototyping services and free samples. It has been very mature in using ABS, PP, PC, PE, PVC, PET, PETG, HIPS, PMMA and other materials and can produce high-quality products.

Dshow Machinery Co.,Ltd

 

 

 
Why Choose Us
 

 

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Our Service

Vacuum forming works with a variety of plastic materials, such as ABS, PVC, and PETG, providing flexibility in material selection based on specific needs. 

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Our factory

Our factory is located in Suzhou Industrial Park,adjacent to Shanghai, with a production workshop of 3,000 square meters.

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Production Equipment

8 sets vacuum forming machines, 3 sets 5-axis cnc cutting machines, 2 sets 3-axis cnc cutting machines, 2 sets die cutting machines, 1set bending machine.

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Production Market

Domestic, USA, Canada, France, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea and etc.

 

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Device Housing Forming

The products are widely used in automobiles, home appliances, food, medical, toys, bathroom, advertising display , scientific research and teaching industries.

Vacuum Forming ABS PMMA Glossy Equipment Enclosure

Vacuum Forming ABS PMMA Glossy Equipment Enclosure

The company has import and export business qualifications, relying on a mature and complete technical service system and customer-oriented corporate service tenet, and has established many business cooperation relationships in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other regions.

OEM Design Vacuum Forming ABS UV Machine Guards Cover

OEM Design Vacuum Forming ABS UV Machine Guards Cover

Product name: Equipment cover
Thickness: 0.5-10mm
Color/Logo: Customized
Product material: ABS/ABS+PMMA/PC/PE
Mold type: Aluminum mold

Vacuum Formed ABS Enclosure Anti Uv Industrial Equipment Cover

Vacuum Formed ABS Enclosure Anti Uv Industrial Equipment Cover

Our more than 10 year relationships with our major customers are proof of our high quality standards and complete customer satisfaction.

ABS Textured Vacuum-Formed Protective Plastic Covers

ABS Textured Vacuum-Formed Protective Plastic Covers

Product name: Equipment cover
Thickness: 0.5-10mm
Color/Logo: Customized
Product material: ABS/ABS+PMMA/PC/PE
Mold type: Aluminum mold

Vacuum Forming Thick Sheet ABS Plastic Cover ABS Shell

Vacuum Forming Thick Sheet ABS Plastic Cover ABS Shell

We have proven to be an innovator of new ideas for old products. We have the ability to form thin and heavy gauge materials, eliminating the necessity of dealing with multiple vendors.

Medical Cart Enclosure, Scan Machine Outer Housing

Medical Cart Enclosure, Scan Machine Outer Housing

Let us be your Single Source Supplier of choice.we have cooperated with manyworld-renowned companies at home and abroad.

OEM Design Vacuum Formed Blister Medical Testing Equipment Housing

OEM Design Vacuum Formed Blister Medical Testing Equipment Housing

Our credit and service has won good satisfaction from most of customers through long term and friendly cooperation.

Vacuum Forming Large Plant Growing Equipment Cover

Vacuum Forming Large Plant Growing Equipment Cover

Our company was established in 2006. It is a comprehensive enterprise specializing in the thermoforming plastics industry, integrating R&D, design, production, and import and export trade. The company's products use various modified materials such as ABS, PP, PC, PVC, HIPS, etc.

 

What is Vacuum Forming Service?

 

 

Vacuum Forming Service allows us to create prototypes of a certain wall thickness out of production material like ABS or PETG. It is especially ideal for creating large parts from plastic before cutting a steel tool. Creating large samples with tooling board is much less expensive compared to aluminum or steel tools, providing the opportunity to test and refine parts before solidifying a final design. Prototype Vacuum Forming Service is faster than production time, allowing you to get a sample part sooner and condense timelines.
With the pattern in place, a plastic material is heated until it becomes soft and cloth-like. The heated plastic is stretched over the pattern and a vacuum is used to pull the plastic tightly to the pattern.

 

Benefits of Vacuum Forming Service

 

Offers numerous advantages

Vacuum Forming Service is a versatile and cost-effective manufacturing process that offers numerous advantages. One of the key benefits of Vacuum Forming Service is its ability to produce complex shapes and designs with ease. This makes it an ideal choice for creating prototypes and low-volume production runs.

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One major advantage of Vacuum Forming Service is its efficiency

It allows for quick production turnaround times, making it suitable for rapid prototyping and product development. Additionally, since Vacuum Forming Service does not require expensive molds or tooling, it is a cost-effective option compared to other manufacturing processes like injection molding.

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Versatility in material selection

Another advantage of Vacuum Forming Service is its versatility in material selection. A wide range of thermoplastics can be used in the process, including ABS, polystyrene, PVC, and more. This flexibility allows manufacturers to choose materials that best suit their specific application requirements in terms of strength, durability, transparency, or other desired properties.

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Produce complex shapes efficiently and economically while

The advantages of Vacuum Forming Service include its ability to produce complex shapes efficiently and economically while offering design flexibility and material versatility. These benefits of prototype Vacuum Forming Service make it an attractive choice for prototype development as well as low-volume production runs in various industries.

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Type of Vacuum Forming Service

 

 

Vacuum forming offers a range of techniques that cater to different manufacturing requirements and product specifications. Each technique has its unique advantages and applications, allowing manufacturers to choose the most suitable method for their specific needs.

Single-Sided Vacuum Forming
Single-sided vacuum forming is the most common and straightforward technique. It involves heating a thermoplastic sheet and then positioning it over a single-sided mold or tooling. A vacuum is applied from underneath the sheet, pulling it tightly against the mold surface and creating the desired shape.

 

Twin-Sheet Vacuum Forming
Twin-sheet vacuum forming involves simultaneously forming two separate sheets of thermoplastic material to create a hollow part with an enclosed cavity. This technique requires two molds and two sheets of plastic, which are heated and formed together. The vacuum is applied to both sheets, forcing them to conform to the molds and bond together at their periphery, creating a seamless, hollow structure.

 

Pressure Forming
Pressure forming combines the forces of vacuum and air pressure to achieve more precise part definition and sharper details. In this technique, a heated thermoplastic sheet is positioned over the mold, and a vacuum is initially applied to ensure accurate material distribution. Then, additional pressure, usually through the introduction of compressed air, is applied to further force the sheet against the mold contours.

 

Application of Vacuum Forming Services

The ability to produce lightweight, customizable, and cost-effective parts through vacuum forming makes this method a preferred choice for numerous sectors.

 

Packaging Industry

Vacuum forming plays a crucial role in the packaging industry, where it is utilized to create trays, blister packs, clamshells, and other packaging solutions. Vacuum-formed packaging offers excellent product visibility, protection, and cost-effectiveness.

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Automotive Industry

Vacuum forming is widely employed in the automotive industry for the production of interior and exterior components. Interior applications include dashboard panels, door panels, trim pieces, and consoles. Vacuum-formed parts in automobiles offer benefits such as weight reduction, customization options, durability, and cost efficiency.

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Medical and Healthcare Industry

The medical and healthcare industry relies on vacuum forming to manufacture medical equipment enclosures, protective covers, trays, and components for devices such as hospital beds, dental chairs, and diagnostic equipment. Vacuum-formed parts in the medical field offer properties such as cleanliness, ease of sterilization, and resistance to chemicals, making them suitable for maintaining strict hygiene standards.

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Aerospace Industry

Vacuum forming is used for manufacturing components such as aircraft interior panels, seat shells, air ducts, and tray tables. Vacuum-formed parts in aerospace must adhere to stringent requirements regarding strength, fire resistance, and weight reduction. Vacuum forming enables the production of lightweight, yet durable, parts that meet the industry's rigorous standards.

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Consumer Goods Industry

The consumer goods industry has a wide range of everyday products made from vacuum forming, including toys, displays, point-of-purchase (POP) stands, cosmetic packaging, and electronic device housings. Vacuum forming provides manufacturers with the flexibility to create eye-catching designs, vibrant colors, and textured surfaces that enhance product appeal.

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The Best Plastics for Vacuum Forming Service
 

ABS
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene – commonly known as ABS – is hard and rigid plastic with a high impact resistance. This type of low cost plastic also has impressive weather resistant properties making it useful for machine housings, luggage and vehicle parts.

 

PVC
Polyvinyl Chloride, or PVC, is a low cost plastic with medium to high strength capabilities. This plastic is easy to fabricate, weld and machine and has good fire retardant and chemical properties making it useful for a variety of applications including packaging, electronics and automotive.

 

Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a low cost, flexible plastic with high impact strength. It is chemical resistant and has impressive aesthetic qualities making it useful for chemical tanks, food containers, and medical applications and automotive.

 

Acrylic
Acrylic plastic is easy to fabricate and bond well with adhesives and solvents. Whilst this plastic is in the higher cost bracket its high quality, versatility and impressive strength makes it ideal for signs, baths and displays/shelves.

 

Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is a hard, rigid plastic with very good impact strength. Whilst it is one of the more expensive plastics it is self extinguishing and therefore has many uses in the aerospace industry as well as uses in the manufacture of visors, riot shields and machine guards.

 

Vacuum Forming Service

 

How Vacuum Forming Serviceworks

Vacuum Forming Serviceis the oldest method of thermoforming, and refers to the use of a vacuum to remove the air between heated plastic material and a template. The subsequent vacuum causes the plastic material to fully conform to a template, capturing details, shape, and other features.

 

First, a plastic material, typically in the form of a sheet or a roll, is loaded onto the vacuum machine's material carrier, where it is heated from above.

 

Once sufficiently softened, the vacuum-forming tool is pulled closer to the template, creating a seal. After this, a vacuum pump creates a vacuum, drawing the sheet over the template in the vacuum-forming tool.

 

The resultant plastic cools and sets, then is removed by hand or with the use of air. If necessary, it can then be trimmed or otherwise modified to meet certain specifications.

 

 
Understanding the Vacuum Forming Service Process
 

 

By understanding the Vacuum Forming Service process, consumers, innovators, and manufacturers alike can gain valuable insights into how this manufacturing technique can be leveraged to transform flat thermoplastic sheets into customized, lightweight, and durable products. 

 
Step 1: Heating the Thermoplastic Sheet

The Vacuum Forming Service process begins with a flat thermoplastic sheet. This sheet is placed in an oven or heating element, where it is heated to a specific temperature. The heating softens the thermoplastic material, making it pliable and easier to manipulate.

 
Step 2: Placing the Heated Sheet over the Mold

Once the thermoplastic sheet reaches the desired temperature, it is carefully removed from the heating source and positioned over a mold or tooling.

 
Step 3: Creating the Vacuum

With the heated sheet in place over the mold, the Vacuum Forming Service machine initiates the next step-creating a vacuum. The machine utilizes a vacuum pump to remove the air trapped between the thermoplastic sheet and the mold. As the air is removed, atmospheric pressure pushes the sheet down onto the mold's surface, causing it to conform to the shape of the mold.

 
Step 4: Cooling and Solidifying

Once the vacuum has been applied, the thermoplastic sheet begins to cool and solidify. Cooling can be accelerated using fans or water jets, depending on the material being formed. This cooling stage helps to set the shape of the part, ensuring it retains its desired form once removed from the mold.

 
Step 5: Trimming and Finishing

After the thermoplastic sheet has completely cooled and solidified, the formed part is removed from the mold. At this stage, excess material or flash is trimmed away, resulting in the final desired shape. Additional finishing processes, such as smoothing edges, adding surface textures, or applying decorative elements, can be performed to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of the formed part.

 

 

Vacuum Forming Service Factors to Consider When Choosing Materials

 

Mechanical Properties
Evaluate the strength, flexibility, impact resistance, and durability required for your product. Materials like polycarbonate are ideal for high-impact applications, while polyethylene offers excellent flexibility.

 

Chemical Resistance
If your product will be exposed to chemicals, oils, or other substances, Vacuum Forming Service selecting a material with appropriate chemical resistance is vital. Polypropylene and polyethylene are known for their excellent chemical resistance.

 

Environmental Considerations
Sustainability is increasingly important in product design. Consider materials that are recyclable, Vacuum Forming Service have lower environmental impact, or come from renewable sources if sustainability aligns with your project goals.

 

Evaluating Mechanical and Thermal Properties
The mechanical demands on a Vacuum Forming Service can vary widely based on its application. For instance, a component subjected to regular mechanical stress or impact will require a material with high tensile strength and impact resistance. Similarly, products used in outdoor settings or in environments with fluctuating temperatures need materials with specific thermal characteristics to avoid deformation or degradation over time.

 

Aesthetics and Environmental Impact
The visual appeal of a product can be just as important as its functional attributes, particularly in consumer-facing markets. The material's finish, color, and texture play a significant role in its market acceptance. Furthermore, with an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, Vacuum Forming Service materials that are recyclable or derived from renewable resources are becoming more desirable.

 

 
Our Factory
 

 

We have multi CNC mold processing centers, which can meet the mold processing of aluminum molds,resin mold,wood mold ect. We have raw materials, mold, product design, production and processing and export trade, we can offer customers with comprehensive and integrated plastic parts molding. We can also cooperate with customer mold modification.

 

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FAQ
 

Q: What is vacuum forming in simple terms?

A: What Is Vacuum Forming? Vacuum forming is a manufacturing method used to shape plastic materials. During the vacuum forming process, a sheet of plastic is heated and then pulled around a single mold using suction.

Q: What is vacuum formation?

A: Vacuum forming is a simplified version of thermoforming, where a sheet of plastic in various forms of High Impact Polystyrene Sheet (HIPS) for low impact products, or ABS for bathroom shower trays, and HDPE for exterior vehicle parts, plus various other types of vacuum formable materials) is heated to a forming ...

Q: Is vacuum forming cheaper than injection molding?

A: Such molds are costly and can take months to produce. Depending on the part's surface area and the size of the clamp frame, tooling can be two to three times more expensive than vacuum forming tools. On the production side, vacuum forming has higher per-piece costs than injection molding.

Q: What is the best plastic for vacuum forming?

A: A common plastic used for vacuum forming is high-impact polystyrene sheeting (HIPS). Incredibly flexible, HIPS can be moulded into almost any shape. Polycarbonate (PC) is another plastic used for vacuum forming. Amazingly tough, PC is resistant to flames, chemicals and water.

Q: How to avoid webbing in vacuum forming?

A: Try using a female tool instead of a male tool if webbing occurs between parts of the tool. Slow vacuum down to gently introduce the vacuum to reduce the chance of webbing. Increase tool height/add 45 degree apron to tool base to use up excess material that cause webs.

Q: How accurate is vacuum forming?

A: Plastic vacuum forming is an accurate manufacturing process. The final part takes the mold's exact shape, leading to a consistency in shape and size from batch to batch when using the same mold.

Q: What is vacuum forming simple?

A: The process involves heating a plastic sheet until soft and then draping it over a mould. A vacuum is applied sucking the sheet into the mould. The sheet is then ejected from the mould.

Q: Why is vacuum forming useful?

A: The main advantage of vacuum forming over many other large moulding processes are the lower tooling costs. As the tooling has little to no moving parts, tools can be machined or cast from a single billet.

Q: What is a female mold in vacuum forming?

A: Exploring the Different Types of Molds Used in Vacuum Forming ...
A female mold is one in which the plastic sheeting is placed on top of it, and vacuum pressure is applied from below to draw the material down into the contours of the tool. Typically, a female mold will have a recessed, flat base with a three-dimensional shape in the opposite direction of the desired part.

Q: What kind of plastic is used for vacuum forming?

A: Vacuum thermoforming works by heating a plastic sheet that is stretched over a single-surface mold. The plastic sheet is then stretched against the mold using a vacuum. The vacuum forming process only works for certain types of plastic materials. These materials can include PVC, HDPE, ABS, and PC.

Q: What are the precautions for vacuum forming?

A: Always handle heated plastic material with suitable cotton gloves. Keep hands clear of the clamping area, the platen and the heating element while the machine is operating. Take care to ensure to ensure that the heating element is moved away from the plastics material before the vacuum forming process begins.

Q: How much vacuum is needed for vacuum forming?

A: How much vacuum do I need? As a general rule most people could use 25 IN. HG. or even less for vacuum forming. If using thin easy to form plastics, some people even get by with the 4 to 6 inches provided by a shop vac, but more is always better for crisp definition and neccesary for thicker plastics.

Q: What are the best sheets for vacuum forming?

A: Due to its low cost and superior physical properties, ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadine-Styrene) is one of the most popular thermoform plastics used for vacuum forming. ABS produces detailed parts that are tougher and more rigid than other plastics.

Q: What filament is best for vacuum forming?

A: Materials with a high heat resistance such as ABS, ASA or HIPS are recommended. You can use materials such as PLA or PETG, but the Wall Thickness and Infill density should be increased to avoid deformation during the forming process.

Q: What is the difference between thermoforming and vacuum forming?

A: Thermoforming is a plastic moulding process where a sheet of plastic is heated to a high temperature and then formed over a mould. Vacuum forming is the specific thermoforming process where a vacuum is used to force/pull the heated plastic into the shape of the mould.

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