The Vacuum Forming Process
Thermoforming, the forming of plastic sheet with heat and pressure (or vacuum) to force the hot sheet against a mould face, is the fabrication method for most plastic formed into useful end products. It is suitable for smaller production runs, where Injection Moulding is not economically viable. Vacuum forming is a simplified version of thermoforming. Plastic is heated to a forming temperature, stretched onto a single-surface frame, and forced against the mould by a vacuum. This process can be used to form plastic into permanent objects such as turnpike signs and protective covers. It is a simple process that produces resilient, lightweight, and seamless parts quickly and efficiently. |
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ACRON Plastics provides fabrication and assembly services for products employing many auxiliary plastic fabrication services that are often required to pull your product together, from the thermoformed plastics to finished product. The typical processes involved include ultrasonic welding, heat bending, gluing, drilling, using a clicker press and diamond or flame polishing. These processes typically consist of adding hardware, machined or fabricated metal or plastic parts, and electronics to the thermoformed parts to create the final product. Sometimes manifold vacuum thermoformed parts are bonded to form a single assembly or outsourced sheet metal or machined plastic parts are added to provide upper-level assemblies.
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Vacuum forming can be used for projects like:
Product packaging Optics packs and containers Totes, guards, housing and other machine part applications Medical applications We work with you in developing a part or adapting your product design to accommodate our process. Prototypes can even be produced, without destroying your budget. Let’s get started. Talk to us about your next project. |
Plastics vacuum forming is the process of heating a sheet of plastic until it’s pliable enough to conform to a mould of any shape. This manufacturing method is ideal when you want dynamic, multidimensional acrylic displays that are sure to attract customers’ attention. ACRON Plastics offer the most innovative thermoforming technology on the market, so you can rest assured that your displays are made to your exact specifications.
We work with a wide range of materials including acrylic and HIPS which are available in a wide range of colours. |
Our vast array of services includes signage solutions which can help your business stand out with creative 3D effects. Whatever your requirement, whether it be for a counter-top signage or for a building and billboard signage, we will work with you to design and manufacture a custom plastic sign to suit your needs.
Affordable, durable, and versatile, plastic signs can be indoors or outdoors. Call us to explore our variety of options. |
ACRON Plastics are the experts in design and manufacturing thermoformed plastics solutions to a wide range of industries and customers in New Zealand.
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