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	Thermoforming - Offshore Solutions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Thermoforming is a process in which a flat thermoplastic sheet is heated and deformed into the desired shape.
		Vacuum thermoforming: (1) a flat plastic sheet is softened by heating; (2) the softened sheet is placed over a concave mold cavity; (3) a vacuum draws the sheet into the cavity; and (4) the plastic hardens on contact with the cold mold surface, and the part is removed and subsequently trimmed from the web.
		Thermoforming is a secondary shaping process, the primary process being that which produces the sheet or film.
	www.offshoresolutions.com /products/plastic/thermoforming.htm (1259 words)

	Thermoforming: Vacuum Forming, Definitiions and Information
		Thermoforming is a method of manufacturing plastic parts by preheating a flat sheet of plastic, then bringing it into contact with a mold whose shape it takes.
		Thermoforming is used primarily in low-cost applications for the simple embossing of thin plastic sheet and cannot be used to form as rigid shapes as vacuum forming is capable of.
		Thermoformed plastics are invariably thermoplastics because thermosetting plastics assume their final shape through heat and so can not be molded with this process.
	www.jobwerx.com /industries/thermoforming.html (504 words)

	Thermoforming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Thermoforming is a manufacturing process for thermoplastic sheet or film.
		Historically, thermoforming is one of the oldest plastics processes.
		The earliest roll-fed thermoforming machines were developed in the late 1930s in Europe.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thermoforming (615 words)

	Thermoforming - Thermoplastic Foams: In-Plant Seminars
		Thermoforming is one of the most rapidly growing plastics processing technologies.
		Thermoforming is the method of heating a polymer sheet until it is softened, stretching the sheet over a solid, cool form having the desired part shape, holding the part and its edges against the form until the sheet has rigidified, then trimming the formed part from its web.
		Although thermoforming is one of the gentlest polymer processes, it must bear the cost of the additional processing step, the fabrication of sheet goods, and the attendant loss in material physical properties.
	www.foamandform.com /seminars (694 words)

	The Evolution of Thermoforming for Medical Packaging (MPB archive, Sep 97) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Thermoforms are also heavily used for nonsterile medical packaging, but because quality and function are normally not nearly as critical as they are for sterile packages, mold design and processing controls for nonsterile thermoforms can generally be quite simple.
		This is because lidded, sterile medical thermoforms must function as a sterile barrier in addition to protecting and organizing the components within during shipping, handling, and storage.
		Unlike some other molding processes, thermoforming cannot achieve a different shape on one side of the part than on the other side: material is formed over or into a mold, and is not formed between two mold halves.
	www.devicelink.com /mpb/archive/97/09/001.html (3043 words)

	Thermoforming / Vacuum Forming of Plastics with Infrared Heaters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Thermoforming is the heating and molding of plastic sheet or film of a variety of thickness and sizes into products.
		The types of electrical infrared heaters used in thermoforming are: ceramic, quartz tubes and lamps, quartz emitters, metal sheathed tubular (Calrod®)*, open coil wire elements, flat faced panel (quartz fabric and glass panels) and convection heater type ovens.
		Thermoforming is said to be somewhat of a "fl magic" because great skill is needed to create perfect parts.
	www.infraredheaters.com /thermofo.htm (508 words)

	Associated Thermoforming Inc. - Frequently Asked Questions
		Thermoforming is a generic term for the process of producing plastic parts from a flat sheet of plastic under temperature and pressure.
		Thermoforming is efficient and very cost-effective for the production of many plastic parts depending on their size, shape, and quantity.
		Parts with features mostly confined to one side of the part are best suited to thermoforming, but features on the uncontrolled side of the part may be addressed by trimming or fabrication and assembly.
	www.ati-forms.com /faqs.html (792 words)

	process plastics thermoforming
		Thermoforming has close similarities with Vacuum Forming except that greater use is made of air pressure and plug assisted forming of the softened sheet.
		Because of the complexities in synchronising sheet extrusion equipment and the thermoforming machines, the two processes can be carried out independently of each other.
		The separated skeletal is either wound onto a mandrill, for subsequent chopping, or passes through a chopping machine which is in line with the thermoforming machine.
	www.bpf.co.uk /bpfindustry/process_plastics_thermoforming.cfm (860 words)

	Thermoforming machines Furion is a machinery manufacturer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Furion is one of the largest thermoforming machine manufacturers we are focusing on large gauge thermoforming machines for cut sheet thermoplastic and heavy gauge plastic.
		For thermoforming machinery that is built for uptime, process repeatability, and low maintenance our thermoforming systems are simply unsurpassed and exceed production rates of most competitive machines that typically cost twice as much.
		We are your experts in infrared heating and thermoforming technologies when you are ready to move to the next level bring your thermoforming project over to us, come see what we can do for you we are the best thermoforming manufacturer world wide, for your Single Station, Double Ender, and Rotary thermoforming machines.
	thermoforming-machines.com /index.html (234 words)

	Empire West Inc. - Thermoforming Tech Academy - Forming Techniques
		This type of thermoforming is usually limited to sheet 0.125" or thinner and applications that do not require critical thermoforming, (optimum material distribution and close tolerances).
		The shuttle or sheet-fed machine is by far the most popular industrial thermoformer, designed to utilize all forming techniques and capable of holding great pressures between upper and lower platens.
		Rotary thermoformers with two heating stations are designed so the sheet is uniformly preheated in the preheat station and subsequently heated to forming temperature in the second heat station.
	www.empirewest.com /info_resources/techacademy_formingtech.htm (679 words)

	Infrared Heaters for Thermoforming / Vacuum Forming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Thermoforming is the heating and molding of plastic sheet or film of a variety of thickness and sizes.
		Industry standard in thermoforming and can be used in most other process heating applications.
		The M-Series heaters, with a hard-coated aluminum face has increased durability of a metal face that is often required in the thermoforming industry.
	www.infraredheaters.com /thermo.htm (878 words)

	Robinson Industries \| Thermoforming
		Because of its versatility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness, thermoforming is the preferred process to manufacture returnable packaging, and small to large-scale plastic parts.
		Unlike most thermoformers in the industry, Robinson Industries extrudes plastic sheets in-house to assure the highest quality and consistency.
		Thermoforming allows the customer to create premium products, similar to injection molding, but with less expense allocated to tooling.
	www.robinsonind.com /thermoforming.htm (189 words)

	Plastics Technology - Thermoforming Close Up - Thermoforming Shines in Exterior Vehicle Panels - November 2002
		Thermoformers are gaining a foothold in large exterior panels of specialized automobiles and utility vehicles.
		The thermoformer is Thermoform S.A. in Cajica, Colombia.
		Thermoforming was used to create weatherable, decorative thermoplastic inserts that are subsequently back-molded with a 30% long-glass reinforced polyurethane.
	www.ptonline.com /articles/200211cu1.html (1376 words)

	SPE Thermoforming Division - D25
		The Thermoforming Division Board of Directors has named Paul Alongi, CEO, MAAC Machinery, Carol Stream, Illinois, as its 2006"Thermoformer of the Year." Paul has been an engineering force behind the technical development of the cut-sheet thermoforming machinery.
		This prestigious award is given to a member of the industry that has made a significant contribution to the thermoforming industry in a Technical, Educational and the Management aspect of thermoforming.
		To encourage the development of thermoforming, this Division will establish avenues of communication by sponsoring technical sessions at the Society's meetings and in conjunction with other technical societies including the annual Thermoforming Conference, encouraging research into new methods and materials, and disseminating knowledge pertinent to this area.
	www.4spe.org /communities/divisions/d25.php (223 words)

	Thermoforming Close-Up: Thermoforming Innovations Displayed At SPE Annual Conference - 11/04
		Thermoforming innovations at K 2004 include several new trim-in-place units for packaging, the first in-line packaging system with an infrared scanner that automatically adjusts oven temperatures.
		Thermoformers may find new opportunities in higher-performance applications with the arrival of thin-gauge PPS sheet.
		A twin-sheet thermoformed pallet uses PP foam as a plug assist that becomes the lightweight structural core.
	www.ptonline.com /articles/200411cu1.html (1186 words)

	Thermoforming Division of the SPE
		His senior project is to develop a thermoformed kayak seat/support system for people who have restricted use of their lower extremities (paraplegics, amputees, or those otherwise injured).
		To be considered for a Thermoforming Division Memorial Scholarship for the 2007-2008 school year, applicants must complete an application and return it to The SPE Foundation by January 15, 2007.
		A one- to two-page typed statement telling why the applicant is applying for the scholarship, the applicant’s qualifications, and the applicant’s educational and career goals in the plastics industry.
	www.thermoformingdivision.com /scholarships/index.htm (996 words)

	Tooling Products for Thermoforming from CMT Materials Syntactic Manufacturing
		Working directly with thermoformers, tool and mold makers and machine builders, our focus has remained constant; provide the right material for a customer's specific application.
		Since thermoforming tooling materials are our sole focus, we pride ourselves in providing practical, cost-effective, engineering-based solutions to customer problems.
		CMT continues to work with leading thermoformers, sheet material and tooling suppliers, modeling software companies and several universities on research aimed at furthering the understanding of the forming process.
	www.cmtmaterials.com (292 words)

	thermoforming solutions, thermoforming and plastic machinery
		Thermoforming Solutions already has agreements with equipment suppliers such as STS Italy Packaging equipment, Cool Tech Srl Italy for water chillers, as well as Adler granulation equipment and now large tooling for twin sheet and heavy gauge thermoforming from Tooling Technology.
		From a packaging point of view however, thermoforming still has not seen some of the innovations that injection moulding has, such as in-mould labelling, but Braney says he would be surprised if major Thermoforming machine manufacturers such as Illig, Brown or Kiefel were not working hard at solving this problem.
		Braney is excited by the potential in the thermoforming sector and is keen to watch the industry grow.
	thermoformingsolutions.co.uk /news.html (1235 words)

	Thermoforming and Tray Sealing Range (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		BELCA´s Thermoforming and Tray Sealing Range is composed of general models with enough capacity to cover all necessities in any production process.BELCA makes shrink packaging and flow wrapping machinery and films for all kind of applications, also f...
		The range of thermoforming and tray sealing machines of BELCA is constituted by units that respect the flexibility and the yield of the rest of our machines.
		BELCA´s Thermoforming and Tray Sealing Range is composed of general models with enough capacity to cover all necessities in any production process.BELCA makes shrink packaging and flow wrapping machinery and films for all kind of applications, also for bagging, mail-outs and frozen food.
	www.belca.es /producto.php?lang=2&id=13 (791 words)

	thermoforming: Machine Design
		Thermoforming / Vacuum Forming Equipment (16 company listings) Thermoforming equipment forms thermoplastic sheets or films over molds into finished shapes.
		A common requirement for processing Lexan SLX films is that thermoforming machines be able to transfer films from the heating zone to...
		Five flatbed trailers were needed to move the largest rotary thermoforming machine in the Western U.S. from Michigan to California.
	productsearch.machinedesign.com /mdproducts/thermoforming (632 words)

	McNeal Enterprises Inc. \| Thermoforming
		Thermoforming is the process in which a thermoplastic sheet is heated to its particular processing temperature, then formed against the contours of a mold by mechanical or pneumatic means.
		The thermoplastic is held to the shape of the mold and allowed to cool.
		Thermoforming is very cost effective for short runs (less than 1000 a year).
	www.mcneal.com /services/capabilities/thermo.asp (198 words)

	Thermoforming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Our customers' input and feedback about their needs and specifications drive us to continual improvement of thermoforming techniques.
		Updated annually to keep pace with the latest technological innovations our thermoforming equipment accommodates a wide range of material thicknesses and tooling sizes.
		Thermoforming is made more efficient through the use of practical innovations such as robotics.
	www.plasticingenuity.com /capabilities/thermoforming.htm (130 words)

	Thermoforming Extrusion Vacuumforming Seminar Instructors & Sponsors
		His responsibilities included providing assistance to the custom sheet extrusion and thermoforming industries and developing resins that would meet the needs of these industries.
		Considered one of the founders of the west coast style of thermoforming, he’s been regularly featured on SPE programs both in the USA and in Europe.
		He developed and is currently responsible for the Thermoforming Division’s web page and Machinery Grant program.
	www.plasticoncepts.com /topic.asp?pid=42 (384 words)

	Understanding Thermoforming
		The rapid growth of the thermoforming industry has attracted the interest of many plastic product manufacturers who would normally consider the thermoforming process as competition to their currently employed process, such as injection molders and blow molders.
		This primer is derived from numerous in-plant short courses and the University of Winconsin-Milwaukee thermoforming course.
		From the Foreword: “This primer is a compilation of materials presented at many in-plant short courses and the basic thermoforming course sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
	www.polysurfacesbookstore.com /pages/3350.html (177 words)

	Plastic forming -Thermoforming - Plastic Thermoforming - Packaging
		Plastic Thermoforming is the process of heating sheet plastic and forming it into or over a mold.
		The Thermoforming process uses vacuum, air pressure and/or mechanical forming assists to move the softened plastic in contact with the shape of the forming mold.
		Thermoforming molds are usually made of aluminum and are water cooled.
	www.formtex.com /Plastic-Forming.html (412 words)

	Thermoforming, Packaging Machine.
		Thermoforming process provides products suitable for device packaging, film and sheet applications, structured products, for simple embossing of thin plastic sheet, construction foams, food and consumer packaging, wood lamination & functional food barriers & for many other vast applications suiting different industrial purposes thus fulfilling the needs of various industrial buyers.
		It helps in bringing down the tooling cost and is mostly used in low-cost applications.It comes in different temperatures depending upon the applications and also comes with different features, size, thickness, design, model and function nurturing the needs of it's users.
		This thermoforming are also made as per customer specifications and requirements.
	www.easy2source.com /Products/1144/4110/4354/default.htm (288 words)

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