Two methods of plastic production
exist: vacuum forming and pressure forming. Both evacuate
air from the sealed space between a heated plastic sheet
and a mold to make the sheet conform to the mold. Pressure
forming is for parts requiring higher precision and
features such as sharp undercuts; to achieve these features,
compressed air is added to the operation, from 20 to
as much as 150 psi.
For fast set-up and production of
plastic parts, especially large parts, thermforming
or pressure forming with sheet plastics has become the
processing method of choice.
PRODUCTION STEPS
Meet with customer to discuss product needs.
Choose the best process to make
desired part.
Select color and type of material.
Give pricing for tooling and parts.
After approval of part prototype,
begin production using the latest equipment:
Solid Works station to receive
and create drawings
