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Thermoforming (Vacuum
Forming)
Thermoforming is a generic term that encompasses a variety of methods for producing
three-dimensional parts from flat sheets of film. With
the
knowledge
of
thin high performance films, combined with thermoforming expertise the results
are impressive. Different configurations are possible to create complex shapes
including the option of joining thermoformed parts via heat sealing.
Thermoformed
Solutions
Releaseability – mold liners
Chemical Inertness – pump diaphragms and diaphragm liners provide corrosion
resistance
Dry Lubrication – peristaltic pump rollers
Dielectric Properties – implantable medical device capacitor insulation
Temperature Resistance – labware including sampling apparatus covers,
containers, and petri dishes
Thermoforming
has some unique advantages over other methods of processing plastics:
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Low tooling costs
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Prototype speed
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Parts with very small thickness to area ratios can be fabricated.
Welch
Fluorocarbon specializes in the traditional thermoforming techniques
of drape forming and vacuum forming. When we combine or thermoforming
expertise with our knowledge of thin high performance films, the results
are impressive.
- FILM
THICKNESS: (Before forming) from .003" to .125"
- MACHINE
CAPACITY: 18" x 18" sheet
- MOLDS & TOOLING: engineered
with customer and built by RTD Technologies (A leader in custom
thermoforming tooling) to insure maximum Quality Control in prototype
and production stages. Give us a finished part drawing and we
will do the rest.
- ENGINEERING: our
technical service team will guide you through all phases of design
to insure the proper product selection for each end use. We are
capable of working in most common CAD drawing formats.
- ALL
INQUIRIES for prototypes and production quantities welcome.
In the event that thermoforming is not the most desirable technique
for solving your problem, unique processes and/or equipment
can be fabricated to produce the product required.
- CLIENT
CONFIDENCE is maintained at the highest level for all customers
operating in proprietary or competitive industries.
- TRACEABILITY for
medical or other critical end uses is available upon request
at no extra expense. SUPPORT: Mold Design Mold Fabrication
Development Service Prototype & Production quantitie
Contact one of our Sales Engineers
to discuss your custom Thermoforming application. |

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Developed by NASA for use aboard the International Space Station
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