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Introduction to the production process of thick-sheet thermoforming?
Release Date:
2022-12-08
Nowadays, many people still… Thick-sheet thermoforming Many basic details remain unclear, so as the manufacturer, we feel it’s necessary to provide a brief overview. In fact, this type of thick‑sheet thermoforming is widely used in industrial applications. It features a unique structure, high resistance to external pressure, and excellent impact strength. Therefore, before using it, it’s important to familiarize yourself with its production process and classification—this will help prevent potential issues during operation.

The typical process for thick-sheet thermoforming is as follows: manual material loading—frame‑pressing descent (automatic)—automatic reset and heating in the oven (automatic)—anti‑sagging (automatic; can be disabled)—backside heating in the oven (automatic)—blowing (automatic; can be disabled)—upper die on lower die (automatic)—vacuum forming (automatic)—cooling (automatic)—reverse blowing for demolding (automatic)—lower die and mold descending (automatic)—press‑frame rising (automatic)—manual removal of the part. Thick‑sheet thermoformed products generally feature large surface areas, substantial height, and thick material thicknesses. Common materials used for thick‑sheet thermoforming include ABS, acrylic (plexiglass), PS, PE, PC, PP, PVC, HIPS, and acrylic. The main categories of thick‑sheet thermoforming are classified by material: PVC thermoforming, PS thermoforming, PET thermoforming, ABS thermoforming, PP thermoforming, PC thermoforming, PE thermoforming, acrylic thermoforming, flocked thermoforming, and others.
With the development of society and the continuous improvement and advancement of thermoforming technology, Thick-sheet thermoforming It has already penetrated various sectors, including automotive and furniture components, medical device parts, toy blister packaging, equipment housings, and more. We look forward to even greater advancements—advancements that not only bring convenience in everyday life but also enrich our spiritual well‑being. The industry classification of thick‑sheet thermoforming primarily encompasses food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, electronics packaging, health‑care product packaging, hardware packaging, cosmetics packaging, toy packaging, daily‑use items, and industrial applications. By shape, products include blister trays, blister covers, double‑folded blisters, triple‑folded blisters, bottom‑and‑lid blisters (top‑and‑bottom box blisters), high‑frequency formed parts, and foldable blisters. By application, they range from enclosure‑type thermoformed parts for machinery, display‑stand thermoforming, advertising‑related thermoforming, base‑plate thermoforming, brand‑image thermoforming, to thermoformed casings for sports equipment, beauty‑care devices, medical instruments, golf carts, toy vehicles, boat hulls, pet carriers, reusable pallets, plastic doors, refrigerator liners, light boxes, and industrial storage pallets. In terms of naming and categorization, there are thickened thermoformed parts, thick‑sheet thermoforming, special‑purpose thermoforming, extra‑thick thermoforming, thick‑board thermoforming, thick‑walled thermoforming, sheet‑material thermoforming, specialized thermoforming, large‑scale thermoforming, and extra‑thick large‑size thermoforming.
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