Thick‑sheet thermoforming, also known as thick‑sheet vacuum forming, refers to a material thickness of 2 mm or greater. This process cannot be carried out on fully automatic machines; it must be produced using a semi‑automatic thermoforming machine designed specifically for thick sheets.

　　For most companies, we are higher than Thick-sheet thermoforming The production and development process begins with mold design and manufacturing technology. First, a high-quality thermoforming mold is crafted based on the customer’s requirements and sample specifications. Typically, we start by producing a prototype using a plaster mold. After the customer approves the sample and the production process, we can select either a wooden, copper, or aluminum mold as the final tooling.

　　Characteristics and Common Categories of Thick-Plate Thermoforming

　　Thick‑plate thermoforming, also known as thick‑plate vacuum forming, refers to a process in which the primary raw material used has a thickness exceeding 2 mm. Such parts cannot be produced on a fully automated, intelligent thermoforming machine; instead, they are manufactured using a semi‑automatic thermoforming press specifically designed for producing architectural thick plates.

　　Thick‑sheet thermoforming: characteristics and common classifications. The production process for thin‑sheet thermoformed packaging is similar, primarily relying on vacuum thermoforming. Thick‑sheet thermoforming refers to products made from raw materials with a thickness exceeding 2 mm; such items cannot be formed on a fully automated, intelligent machine and are instead manufactured using semi‑automatic thermoforming equipment specifically designed for thick sheets.

　　 Thick-sheet thermoforming The general process is as follows: sheet forming—cutting—sheet fixation—heating—molding—demolding—edge trimming—finished product.

　　Thick thermoformed products typically feature large surface areas, substantial thicknesses, and robust materials. They are commonly manufactured using materials such as ABS, acrylic (plexiglass), polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and others. The primary classification methods for thick-sheet thermoforming are as follows:

　　(1) Material categories: PVC blister, PS blister, PET blister, ABS blister, PP blister, PC blister, PE blister, acrylic blister, flocked blister, and others.

　　(2) Industry classification: food blister packaging, pharmaceutical blister packaging, electronic blister packaging, health supplement blister packaging, hardware blister packaging, cosmetic blister packaging, toy blister packaging, daily‑use goods blister packaging, and more.

　　(3) Shape classification: bubble trays, bubble lids, double-bubble, triple-bubble, bottom‑cover bubbles (top‑and‑bottom box bubbles), high‑frequency bubbles, foldable bubbles, and others.

　　(4) Classification by application: thermoformed enclosures for machinery and equipment, display‑stand thermoforming, advertising thermoforming, base‑plate thermoforming, branding and corporate‑image thermoforming, thermoformed housings for sports‑training equipment, thermoformed casings for beauty‑care devices, thermoformed enclosures for medical‑device manufacturers, thermoformed shells for golf carts, automotive‑themed thermoforming for toy companies, boat‑shaped thermoforming, thermoformed pet‑tray packaging, thermoformed pallets for logistics and handling, door‑panel thermoforming, thermoformed refrigerator liners, light‑box thermoforming, and more.

　　(5) Names and Categories: Thick Blister, Thick Sheet Blister, Special Blister, Extra-Thick Blister, Thick-Plate Blister, Thick-Walled Blister, Sheet Blister, Special Blister, Large Blister, Large Thick Blister.