Thermoforming takes sheets of plastic, heats them, lays the hot sheet on a mold, and draws the sheet to the mold. It is a great way to process sheet plastic and create plastic panels. It can be a low or high volume process and ideal for larger parts.
Vacuum thermoforming often functions as an alternative fabrication process to forming sheet metal. Thermoformed plastic parts can be used as protective plates on machinery or vehicles,and outdoor storefronts or kiosks. Additionally, because vacuum thermoforming works so well on large sheets of plastic, it is an option for creating molds. As always, when you bring your design to a member of the Buchanan Sales team, our representatives can advise on whether vacuum thermoforming is the best option for your components. Buchanan Sales reps can also advise on what materials will work best for your vacuum thermoformed parts.
