Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming Services for Custom Plastic Parts

Home/Products/Plastic molding/Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming Services for Custom Plastic Parts Our thermoforming and vacuum forming service produces custom plastic trays, covers, panels, packaging inserts and formed plastic shells from heated plastic sheets. Thermoforming is suitable for larger thin-wall parts, protective covers, trays and packaging components when tooling cost and development speed are important. Manufacturing Capabilities […]

Product Description

Our thermoforming and vacuum forming service produces custom plastic trays, covers, panels, packaging inserts and formed plastic shells from heated plastic sheets.

Thermoforming is suitable for larger thin-wall parts, protective covers, trays and packaging components when tooling cost and development speed are important.

Manufacturing Capabilities

Processes	Vacuum forming, pressure forming, plug-assisted forming and trimming
Materials	ABS, HIPS, PETG, PP, PVC, PC, PMMA and selected sheet plastics
Products	Trays, covers, housings, panels, packaging inserts and formed shells
Secondary work	CNC trimming, drilling, cutting, polishing, printing and assembly

Materials and Options

ABS for durable formed covers and shells.
PETG for clear packaging and display components.
HIPS for economical trays and packaging inserts.
PC and PMMA for transparent covers and panels.

Typical Applications

Thermoformed parts are used in packaging, medical trays, equipment covers, machine guards, automotive interior panels, display parts, appliance covers and custom plastic housings.

Example Project

A customer needed a PETG tray with clean cavities and consistent fit for packaged components. We reviewed draft angles, sheet thickness, cavity depth and trimming edges, then supplied samples for packing tests.

Quality Control

Drawing and requirement review before production.
First article inspection before batch work.
Dimensional checks for critical features and assembly areas.
Appearance inspection for surface defects, color variation and processing marks.
Protective packaging and final confirmation before shipment.

What We Need for a Quote

Please send 3D files, 2D drawings, material requirements, quantity, target tolerance, surface finish, color, application environment and any inspection standard. If the design is still early, we can help compare process options before production.

FAQ

What is the difference between vacuum forming and thermoforming?

Vacuum forming is one type of thermoforming that uses vacuum to pull heated sheet onto a mold. Pressure forming adds pressure for sharper detail.

Is thermoforming suitable for thick parts?

It is mainly used for sheet-based parts. Very thick or high-precision structural parts may be better suited for CNC machining or molding.

Can you trim formed parts after production?

Yes. CNC trimming, drilling and cutting can be used to finish openings and edges.

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Technical Parameters

Model	TF-1000	TF-1200	TF-1500	TF-2000
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Heating Method	Infrared / Quartz	Infrared / Quartz	Infrared / Quartz	Infrared / Quartz
Max Sheet Width	1000 mm	1200 mm	1500 mm	2000 mm
Max Sheet Thickness	3 mm	4 mm	6 mm	8 mm
Heating Temperature	200-350 °C	200-350 °C	200-360 °C	200-360 °C
Forming Area	1000×800 mm	1200×1000 mm	1500×1200 mm	2000×1500 mm
Forming Speed	5-30 cycles/min	5-25 cycles/min	3-20 cycles/min	2-15 cycles/min
Cooling Method	Air / Water	Air / Water	Air / Water	Air / Water
Motor Power	15 kW	20 kW	30 kW	50 kW
Machine Dimensions (L×W×H)	4×2×2.5 m	5×2.5×2.8 m	6×3×3 m	7×3.5×3.2 m
Total Weight	4 T	6 T	10 T	15 T
Control System	PLC + Touch Screen	PLC + Touch Screen	PLC + Touch Screen	PLC + Touch Screen