Vacuum and pressure thermoforming for the purpose of this discussion is to be considered a single sheet of “heavy gauge” (>.060” thickness) thermoplastic, which is held in a rectangular or square platen, heated in a oven to an optimum forming temperature, then formed over a single sided … [Read more...] about Thermoforming Design Guidelines
Vacuum Forming Techniques: Prestretching
Vacuum Forming techniques in Lormac’s San Diego facility. Prestretching When more uniformity or precise varying of wall thickness is desired, prestretching of the hot sheet before it touches the mold may be required. In using straight Drape Forming, as the hot sheet comes in contact with any … [Read more...] about Vacuum Forming Techniques: Prestretching
Pressure Forming and Vacuum Forming in San Diego
Lormac Plastics has been providing vacuum and pressure forming services in San Diego for over 40 years. Thermoforming is a method of processing plastic resin into finished parts from sheet or film. The plastic sheet is heated to its particular thermoforming temperature and immediately shaped into … [Read more...] about Pressure Forming and Vacuum Forming in San Diego
Thermoforming Design Guidelines
Vacuum and pressure thermoforming for the purpose of this discussion is to be considered a single sheet of “heavy gauge” (>.060” thickness) thermoplastic, which is held in a rectangular or square platen, heated in a oven to an optimum forming temperature, then formed over a single sided tool. As … [Read more...] about Thermoforming Design Guidelines
Vacuum Forming Techniques: Prestretching
Vacuum Forming techniques in Lormac's San Diego facility. Prestretching When more uniformity or precise varying of wall thickness is desired, prestretching of the hot sheet before it touches the mold may be required. In using straight Drape Forming, as the hot sheet comes in contact with any … [Read more...] about Vacuum Forming Techniques: Prestretching
Pressure Forming – Vacuum Forming in San Diego
Pressure Forming and Vacuum Forming in San Diego Lormac Plastics has been providing vacuum and pressure forming services in San Diego for over 40 years. Thermoforming is a method of processing plastic resin into finished parts from sheet or film. The plastic sheet is heated to its particular … [Read more...] about Pressure Forming – Vacuum Forming in San Diego
