Plastic Pressure Forming Overview
Plastic pressure forming is a versatile and economical technique that offers high-quality results akin to injection moulding while maintaining the benefits of low-cost tooling and shorter lead times. This method allows for greater accuracy, detail, and flexibility in product design, making it ideal for various applications.
Key Benefits
- High-Quality Image: Achieves an injection moulding-like finish with lower costs.
- Low-Cost Tooling: Significantly reduces the expenses associated with mould creation.
- Shorter Lead Times: Accelerates the product introduction process.
- Enhanced Detail: Allows for undercuts, grille work, crisp edges, and detailed surface decoration.
- Low Internal Stress: Results in parts with good physical properties and durability.
Manufacturing Flexibility
- Rapid Product Introduction: Ideal for manufacturers dealing with accelerated product life cycles.
- Cost-Effective for Low to Medium Volumes: Particularly advantageous for short-run productions.
- Modification Flexibility: Easier and more cost-effective to modify compared to injection moulding.
Design and Simulation
- Early Customer Involvement: Our experienced design team collaborates with customers from the outset.
- Advanced Thermoforming Simulation: Uses software to finalise design and material options.
- Detailed Considerations: Recommendations on fixing devices and cosmetic features to improve performance and reduce costs.
Production Capabilities
- Moulding Dimensions: Up to 2200mm x 1500mm x 800mm.
- Material Thickness: Handles materials up to 8mm thick.
- Material Options: Polycarbonates, ABS, Polypropylene, HDPE, Acrylics, PETS, and fire-rated materials to British Standards.
- Precision Finishing: All parts are finish machined to a high degree of accuracy.
- Additional Features: Optional EMI/RFI shielding if required.
Applications and Products
- Component Parts: Suitable for detailed and accurate designs.
- Protective Packaging
- Transit Trays
- Point of Sale Displays
- Custom and specialised products
For high-detail plastic components with a premium finish, Plastics by Design offers expert pressure forming services across the UK. Ideal for complex shapes and larger parts, our solutions deliver injection-quality results with faster turnaround and lower tooling costs.
