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The Process Of Thermoforming

Thermoforming is the process of taking a sheet of plastic material, heating it up until its pliable, and forming it to a three-dimensional shape, then trimming and finishing it into a usable product. Here’s how the process works.

Global Thermoforming Is ISO 9001:2015 Certified

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!

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How Do Thermoforming Machines Work?

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!

Which Plastic Materials Are Used In Thermoforming?

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!

10 Products Made By Vacuum Thermoforming

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.

How Much Does Thermoforming Cost?

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?”

Global Thermoforming, Inc is a leader in the thermoforming industry that provides quality thermoforming, vacuum forming, clamshell, clamshell packaging, thin gauge thermoforming, thick gauge thermoforming, and a variety of other services to the entire United States. We have local thermoforming facilities in Tempe, AZ and Nashville, TN. Contact us today for all of your thermoforming needs.
Semiconductor packaging and thermoformed protective packaging solutions from Global Thermoforming, including probe card containers, test card containers, probe tip protectors, and custom ESD-safe packaging. SEMICON 2026 Booth 2453.

Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Thermoforming

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.