
What is Thermoforming?
Thermoforming is the process of taking a sheet of plastic, heat it up, forming it into a three-dimensional shape, then trimming & turning it into a product.
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Thermoforming is the process of taking a sheet of plastic, heat it up, forming it into a three-dimensional shape, then trimming & turning it into a product.

Thermoformed plastics are all around you. We highlight thermoformed plastics for the aerospace, aviation, automotive, HVAC, and medical industries.

Global Thermoforming has added two new MAAC Comet shuttle machines that improve production quality for a variety of automotive, medical and custom parts.

Global Thermoforming has added the new DMS 5-Axis CNC router that increases our in-house Thermoforming capabilities and yields faster cycle times.

Thermoforming and fiberglass are similar processes. Both have low startup costs compared to other methods, allowing cost-effective creation of lower quantities of parts.

We are excited to officially announce our decision to seek out ISO 9001:2015 certification. Our key purpose in getting certified, is that we want our quality, on-time delivery, and scrap rate percentage to be at the top of our core capabilities. Learn more on what is involved in this certification process!

How does a thermoforming machine work? Each of the machines in our manufacturing facilities works by heating thin plastic sheets and stretching them over a mold to create precise shapes. However, each approaches their task differently. Let’s see how each play their role in our manufacturing process!

Thermoforming plastic sheets can use many types of material – but there are some key characteristics to consider. Factors like transparency, hardness, rigidity or flexibility, and impact strength help manufacturers select the right thermoplastic for each part. At Global Thermoforming, we work with a variety to ensure the products you receive are made from the best material match for your needs!

This month, we’d like to introduce the versatility of our processes by telling you about 10 products made with vacuum and pressure thermoforming. It’s a wide range, and it’s a great example of what we can achieve with our thin and thick-gauge capabilities and range of secondary operations.

After more than 30 years of manufacturing experience, we know what questions we hear the most from new clients. Needless to say, one of them is: “How much does thermoforming cost?”
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Product design flexibility, cost-effective production, and automation are just a few of this method’s many benefits. In fact, virtually any industry can see positive results with thermoforming’s versatile production capabilities and a wide variety of applications. Read on for more about the top 10 things you didn’t know about thermoforming.