Monday, August 22, 2016

Versatile & Affordable Plastic Thermoforming Services

By Lenna Stockwell


If you have never heard of plastic thermoforming, it is a process by which thin sheets of thermoplastic are heated and molded into a specific shape. Often the force of a vacuum is used to create a unique shape. There are many advantages to vacuum thermoforming, and it often is considered to yield superior and more efficient results over process such as injection molding. Aside from the aforementioned vacuum thermoforming, other methods include drape forming, twin sheet forming and also pressure forming. All of these methods can be used to transform plastic sheets into useful thermoplastic products. Read on and you will discover some key advantages to hiring a thermoforming company to produce you packaging or packaging materials.

Most of the superior plastic products utilize this vacuum method during the production stage. In addition, the final product is usually more durable than those manufactured using various other methods. Even if the cost of thermoforming is a bit higher than other methods, the quality of the resultant product translates to the ultimate value of the invested production cost. Due to superior quality, most packaging firms prefer thermoformed plastics.

Many thermoforming companies will use large pieces of thermoforming equipment to create your package or product. These huge thermoforming machines can be used to make thousands of items from thermoformed trays that hold medical equipment to plastic cups we use as parties. Many different types of thermoformed plastic can be used in these machines, which further increases their versatility and makes it more affordable for a thermoforming company to serve many clients from many industries and with many budgets.

Although thermoforming seems expensive for most companies, the equipment and tools necessary that work with the thermoforming machine are affordable. Besides, the method is quite fast and effective while it results in quality products. You should also note that the injection molding machine and related tools may be approximately thirty percent more expensive compared to thermoforming machinery. Therefore, the services of a thermoforming company typically are more affordable than those that provide injection molding services.

Furthermore, there are not as many companies out there today that offer injection molding and finding skilled injection molding specialists can be tricky. There are many high quality thermoforming companies throughout the United States, and many offer custom thermoforming as well as providing stock thermoformed products. Your best bet is typically to find a company that can customize your packaging, uses a wide variety of materials and includes design and production in their service model. A select few companies also offer inventory management and shipping services, and this also can be a great option to consider.

Just about any item can be created using plastic thermoforming, and the end result is a package or product that is strong, durable and attractive. Best of all, thermoformed plastic is one of the most affordable packaging types available today and there are many companies providing plastic thermoforming services.




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