Plastic Thermoforming Manufacturer
Looking to work with a plastic thermoforming manufacturer that will make your project ideas a reality? At AdvancTEK, we specialize in delivering high-quality plastic thermoforming solutions catering to various industries and applications. Whether it’s vacuum forming, pressure forming, or twin-sheet forming, we have the expertise and technology to meet your needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
Why Choose a Plastic Thermoforming Company to Handle Your Next Project?
You may ask yourself how working with a plastic thermoforming company will be advantageous for your next project. Thermoforming is a great option for molding lower-volume or large plastic parts when a reduced tooling investment is required. This versatile process involves loading an extruded plastic sheet into a clamp frame, heating it, and then drawing it over a mold. A vacuum is then applied to pull the heated plastic into its final form.
Secondary trimming processes are utilized to create the final shape and incorporate installation and design features into the molded part.
Why Should You Choose Plastic Thermoforming?
Choosing thermoforming for your project offers numerous benefits:
- Cost-effective tooling and materials – Compared to other molding processes, thermoforming requires less expensive tooling, making it ideal for smaller production runs and large parts.
- Shorter lead times – The simplicity of the thermoforming process allows for quicker turnaround times, helping you meet tight deadlines.
- Large part molding capability – We can handle sheets up to 6’ x 8’, making thermoforming perfect for sizable components.
- Customization options – Thermoforming allows for a high degree of customization, including a variety of textures, colors, and part geometries.
- Rapid prototyping – Lower-cost wood or epoxy tooling can be used for prototyping, allowing you to test and refine designs quickly.
- Structural foam integration – Twin-sheet forming can incorporate structural foam, enhancing the strength and improving acoustic performance of the parts.
Our Plastic Thermoforming Solutions
AdvancTEK offers comprehensive thermoforming solutions, including the following.
Vacuum Forming
Vacuum forming is ideal for creating durable parts with a lower investment. Our engineers can help you achieve deep draw, complex parts with excellent surface finishes by drawing heated plastic sheets over a mold and applying a vacuum.
Pressure Forming
Pressure forming uses higher pressure to mold plastic sheets against the tool, allowing for more detailed textures and complex geometries. This method is perfect for applications requiring high aesthetic and structural quality.
Twin-Sheet Forming
Twin-sheet forming involves forming two separate sheets of plastic and then fusing them together. This process creates hollow parts with high rigidity and strength, suitable for demanding applications.
Thermoforming Applications
Thermoforming is widely used across various industries due to its versatility and efficiency. This makes it an ideal process for various applications, which include:
- Roofs for construction and agriculture equipment
- Fender liners
- Storage bins and trays
- Glovebox doors
- Fascias and enclosures
As an advanced plastic thermoforming manufacturer, we have the capabilities to also work with any type of application beyond the ones listed above.
About Our Saltillo Location
Our location in Saltillo, Mexico offers thermoforming as a service, being our most robust and advanced facility. The location of our business also offers an advantage to our customer, giving them the opportunity to nearshore their manufacturing processes.
Check out our Saltillo service area page to learn more about this wing of our plastic thermoforming company, such as contact information, hours of operation, and more.
FAQs on Plastic Thermoforming Solutions and More
What specific industries can benefit from thermoforming?
AdvancTEK works with a wide range of industries, as we’re equipped to handle diverse project requirements and specifications for our plastic thermoforming solutions. Some industries that we have extensive experience with include:
- Industrial
- Construction and agriculture
- Powersports and recreation
- Battery and energy storage
- Telecommunications
What design considerations should I keep in mind with thermoforming?
When deciding if thermoforming is right for your next project, it’s important to keep in mind that this process delivers the best results with simple geometries that don’t require a lot of action in the tooling. Also, remember that B-side design features will require a secondary operation, like bonding, to attach as they cannot be molded into the part.
Our plastic thermoforming company will work closely with you to ensure that you’re aware of these design aspects so we can best meet your needs.
What other services does AdvancTEK offer in addition to thermoforming?
As an all-encompassing plastic design and manufacturing company, we offer solutions that work along with our plastic thermoforming manufacturing capabilities. Other processes we offer include:
In addition to these plastic processes, we also work closely with our customers through every step of a product’s lifecycle. We provide services such as:
We understand that each of our customers’ projects is unique, which is why we offer tailored solutions that will help businesses to succeed.
How can I learn more about AdvancTEK and your plastic manufacturing processes?
If you’re interested in learning more about our plastic manufacturing capabilities, check out our blog, which covers a wide range of topics and processes.
Get Started with Plastic Thermoforming Manufacturing Today
Ready to work with our advanced plastic thermoforming company? Contact us today and we’ll help you bring your product vision to life.