Thick-sheet thermoforming is particularly well suited for the mass production of products, with full automation from raw material to finished goods, delivering high efficiency and consistent quality. However, it is constrained by machine dimensions, limiting its application to products within specified size ranges. Manual forming, while simpler, is less efficient and places a heavier physical burden on operators. Beyond differences in forming methods, thick-sheet thermoforming also distinguishes between thermosetting and thermoplastic materials; the latter can be repeatedly molded, whereas the former lacks this capability, a distinction largely tied to the properties of the materials used.