Oct 19, 2014 Vacuum forming can be used to make a variety of items, anything from product packaging to bath tubs. That being said, a vacuum former is probably one of those things that would be nice to have. Aug 22, 2018 They are mass-produced on a vacuum forming machine. While the mass production machines cost well over $100k, you can build your own simple former for less than a $150. If you want to quickly create precise, cost-effective, and versatile products, it’s hard to beat vacuum forming. This process, which involves heating, stretching, and vacuuming plastic over a mold, is one of the most popular methods for making many 3D objects. Vacuum Forming Guide.
Existing ceramic tile beneath vacuum-forming. Take the vacuum forming and turn it upside down. Then mix up an epoxy resin with an aluminium powder filler and pour it into the vacuum-forming. Make sure to apply a release agent to the vacuum-forming to help with the mold release when the resin has cured.
We use vacuum forming to make products for use in many sectors such as automotive, industrial, retail display and signmaking. Vacuum forming projects require additional processes throughout the manufacturing process and we are able to complete the vast majority inhouse – that ensures we can maintain high production standards, control costs and reduce timescales.
Additional processes include tooling and finishing such as cnc routing, profiling or polishing. We have invested in the latest kit to deliver these additional processes at maximum efficiency, reducing the impact of these processes on the environment by minimising energy use and material waste.
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Recent vacuum forming projects
A number of vacuum forming projects have developed from the expansion of our sign making services. Letters and external parts such as logos etc can be vacuum formed. We developed these skills when manufacturing vacuum formed fascias for a number of car showrooms and we have since expanded into other signage services including illuminated signs for use internally and externally.
We also vacuum form parts for the automotive sector, and play an important role in the supply chain for this sector. Delivering high quality large volume parts ‘just in time’ is essential in this sector and we work with a number of manufacturers including Jaguar Land Rover and Morgan Cars.
Related to this sector, our recent project for Woodway Engineering has seen us vac form high quality casings for in car sensors.
For the retail sector vac forming is used to manufacture durable but inexpensive POS retail display products as well as bespoke POS developed for some of the UK’s leading retailers.
Finally we have increasingly seen the use of vacuum forming in plastic prototyping projects.
Vacuum Forming Projects At Wrights Plastics
With over 50yrs experience in this complex process we have become the ‘go to’ partner for many customers across a wide range of sectors. Working directly or with agencies, suppliers and O.E.Ms our knowledge of materials and processes as well as our ability to offer end-to-end added value services such as design, CAD and distribution has helped customers achieve the best quality parts and products at best possible value.
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To discuss your vacuum forming projects call us on 0121 580 3080