Thermoformed Packaging at Best Price: At Dhanya Vacuum forming machines are available in a wide range of sizes to accommodate different production needs and part dimensions. The size of a vacuum forming machine is primarily defined by the forming area, which dictates the maximum size of the plastic sheet that can be processed. Dhanya has 5 different thick sheet forming machines sizes ranging from 500 x 500mm to 1350 x 2550mm and with maximum depth of 650mm for all industry needs.
Ideally suited to low to medium-volume batch production, or very large-format assemblies, plastic vacuum forming offers a cost-effective alternative to injection moulding, which often involves a significant investment in tooling..Our considerable expertise in vacuum forming plastic, particularly when it comes to material selection and manufacturing, means that we are able incorporate a diverse range of processes and plastic vacuum formed products.
1. What is Vacuum Forming?
Vacuum forming is a version of thermoforming with some slight variations. Similarly to thermoforming, vacuum forming involves heating a sheet of plastic to a forming temperature, the sheet is then forced against a mould using a vacuum. This process can be used to mould a wide range of plastic products for a range of sectors including the automotive, aerospace, and medical industries.
2. What Are The Advantages of Vacuum Forming?
Plastic forming has many benefits over other types of forming. When vacuum forming plastic, low forming pressures are used which enables the use of lower cost tooling and cheaper materials for the mould. This also leads to a reduced lead time for tooling manufacture, more cost effective plastic vacuum forming products and more economical prototyping. Whatever your product or industry, our plastic vacuum forming production specialists can advise on the best manufacturing process to give you the best solution for your budget.
3. Vacuum Forming Materials:
We are able to mould a wide range of plastics including ABS, PP, HDPE, HIPS, POLYCARB, and PETG. We are also capable of working with specialist aerospace materials including KYDEX and LEXAN.
Our other material capabilities include:
Material thicknesses of between 1.0mm and 8.0mm
Roll-fed machine thicknesses of between 0.25 – 1.0mm
Frequently Asked Questions
Vacuum forming is a plastic manufacturing process where a heated plastic sheet is stretched over a mold and vacuum is applied to form the plastic to the shape of the mold.
Common plastics include ABS, HIPS, PETG, Polycarbonate, PVC, and Acrylic. Material selection depends on the required strength, clarity, flexibility, and temperature resistance.
Vacuum forming is cost-effective, ideal for low-to-medium volume production, has shorter lead times, and is suitable for creating large, lightweight, and durable components.
Industries include automotive, medical, packaging, retail, agriculture, electronics, and construction.
Yes, vacuum forming is widely used to manufacture custom-designed plastic covers, panels, and enclosures for a range of applications.
Yes, vacuum forming is ideal for creating large parts with consistent thickness, such as vehicle panels, trays, and machine covers.
When using quality materials like ABS or polycarbonate, vacuum-formed products can be highly durable, impact-resistant, and long-lasting.
Vacuum forming is accurate enough for most product applications. For extremely detailed or tight tolerance parts, CNC trimming is often used post-forming.
Lead times vary depending on design complexity and quantity, but vacuum forming usually offers faster turnaround compared to injection moulding.
Yes, a mold is required for each custom shape. Molds can be made from wood, aluminum, resin, or composite materials depending on the production volume and detail required.