One of the unique types of services that we offer at Cary Products is our expertise in thermoforming products. This type of molding is excellent for our customers looking for cheaper tooling costs and a faster overall production process for large, low-volume manufacturing.
What is Thermoforming?
Thermoforming is a plastic molding technique that involves applying vacuum force or pressure to a heated plastic sheet, forcing it to conform over an engineered mold. This results in a three-dimensional shape or part, which can then be efficiently trimmed and finished to meet the specifications of the end-user.
While thermoforming is a fairly simple and efficient process, it is best suited for prototyping and ongoing, low volume production needs, especially for particularly large parts. However, this process is an incredibly versatile technique that can accommodate a wide range of materials and part designs, allowing Cary Products to serve a wide range of applications.
THE BENEFITS OF THERMOFORMING PRODUCTS
Thermoforming has several advantages for use in making plastic components in a variety of industries, from packaging equipment to automotive parts. One of the main advantages is the ability to form very large parts at very low tooling costs. Cary Products for example can accommodate plastic sheets as large as 48” x 96” and up to 0.250” thick, while still keeping tooling costs relatively low, especially compared to other molding processes.
The comparably lower tooling costs are another benefit of thermoforming products. Expert thermoforming can produce plastic components with a variety of details, surface finishes, dimensions, textures, and more with far less tooling and processing required than techniques like injection molding.
These advantages, combined with the versatility of the thermoforming process, are the reason why Cary Products has invested in the latest thermoforming technology. We offer this service for customers looking to reduce their production costs on large, complex plastic components, and improve the cycle times on the overall project.
Interested in learning more about what Cary Products can do for you? Check out our website today to see our full list of capabilities and the markets that we serve, or contact us to learn more!
