The process for pressure forming consists of compressed air being used to push the back of the plastic sheet against a mold. Parts are produced three dimensional with features and aesthetics that contend with more expensive processes. Read More…
Valk’s policy is “to meet or exceed our customer’s requirements, working together as a team with honesty and integrity.” Valk’s success is due to their long standing focus on quality & customer service.
Since 1960, Profile Plastics Inc. has been at the forefront of thermoforming technology. Utilizing the latest software and technology, our expert staff of engineers can design custom vacuum, pressure, and twin-sheet thermoformed solutions. Over the last 60 years, we have developed a process that allows us to deliver consistent, high volume, and precise products with superior quality. Our high...
Quality Plastics has been a leading manufacturer of vacuum forming since 1976. Whether you need a small batch of custom vacuum-formed parts or a large-scale production run, we have the capabilities and expertise to deliver. We are committed to providing our customers with exceptional vacuum-formed products and services that meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Contact us today to learn ...
Engineered Plastic Products custom forms & fabricates sheet thermoplastic materials, standard & specialized, for any number of industrial & commercial requirements. EPP has been widely recognized for outstanding manufacturing & service since 1958 for companies such as GE, NASA & AT&T. Custom fabricated parts can be as large as 72"x108" down to 2"x2" in any thickness up to 1 1/2". Post-forming...
Founded in 1986, SAY Plastics is a plastics processor specializing in OEM thermoforming. Our state-of the-art facility, located in South Central Pennsylvania, houses the latest manufacturing technologies. From our computer controlled forming equipment and our vacuum molding capabilities, to our brand new high speed CNC Routers, SAY Plastics has the tools for your next project. Our team will work...
Robinson Industries offers thermoformed and injection molded reusable, heavy duty plastic pallets, packaging and more. We are one of the largest suppliers of reusable pallets to many industries.
One of the most complete custom plastic thermoforming companies in the nation, Spencer also offers custom vacuum forming, custom pressure forming, custom twin sheeting and in-house extrusion. We have a complete assembly division, including painting, sonic welding, hot stamping and more.
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Pressure Forming - Profile Plastics, Inc.Pressure forming produces parts with:
• Sharp radii
• Zero or negative draft angles
• Finely detailed molded shape
• Molded-in textures, tight corners
• Embossed wording or logos
• Uniform wall thickness
• Undercut details which deliver superior fit up to matching components.
With pressure forming, a pressure box is added to the non-mold side of the sheet. A seal is created from the hot plastic between the pressure box and the mold. Unlike vacuum forming, which can only handle atmospheric pressure up to 14.7 pounds per square inch (PSI), but air pressure with pressure forming can reach up to 100 PSI. With capabilities of up to 6 times that of vacuum forming, pressure forming enables creating thermoformed parts with much sharper detail. The Mold side of a pressure formed part can look identical to an injection molded part, but with a significantly lower tooling cost. Molds for pressure forming can be textured just like an injection mold so the texture can be formed directly into the finished part. Larger parts are more cost effective using pressure forming as opposed to similar thermoforming processes.
Pressure forming is only ideal for medium to large sized parts with moderate to low production volumes. Another disadvantage is that tooling cannot easily be modified to account for changes in the design of the product.
Pressure Forming - Profile Plastics, Inc.Examples of pressure formed parts include:
• Outdoor Plastic Housings
• Medical Enclosures
• Point of Purchase Displays & Retail Items
• Recreational Equipment
Better detail can be achieved through pressure forming than through other plastic production methods. Without the high mold costs or long lead-times of traditional plastic production, pressure forming can save money and time.
Pressure forming machines give accuracy of forming, fine definition, great finish and excellent material distribution. Thermoformable materials are fed in by a reel under a heater to ensure balanced heat for the material. Components are trimmed in place with the mold, then formed components are cleared from the mold with an air blast.
