When you’re planning your plastic projects and designs, you need to take everything into account from prices and materials to aesthetics and marketability. But truly understanding the nuance of each of these facets can be overwhelming in a fast-paced marketplace. Some details such as shrink rates ...

We created a fully customized solution for Crenlo Engineered Cabs to streamline their assembly process and reduce unnecessary prep work.

Trying to decide between injection molding and thermoforming? Industrial Custom Products is here to help you choose the method that best suits your project needs. Becoming familiar with the pros and cons of thermoforming and injection molding can help you make a clear and guided decision that will ...

Plastic waste is a notorious and growing problem around the globe, and with this problem, has emerged a pressing need for innovation. The flexibility of plastics that can be used repeatedly is invaluable to addressing this problem.

At Industrial Custom Products, we have the flexibility to manage any design project. This means supporting everything from dieless knife cutting to custom CNC routing with state-of-the-art technology, fast production times and consistent results exactly to your specifications. If your project needs ...

A Powersports client was experiencing an issue with plastic melting near the muffler of their product. They needed a heat deflection and shielding solution to prevent plastic from melting, without a costly redesign and additional parts. They came to Industrial Custom Products for an efficient and ...

Thermoforming molds are a key component of the entire thermoforming process. But how do they work? And what types are available? Here’s everything you need to know about thermoforming molds.

Custom die cutting creates unparalleled precision in plastic parts. Read on to discover how die cutting can improve your production process.

Thermoforming is a process that embodies its namesake. Heat is used to carefully shape thermoplastic sheets. The end results are precise and replicable designs that satisfy any number of projects and plastic part needs. Though the overarching process is simple at a glance, the detail work that goes ...

TPO (Thermoplastic Poly Olefin) is an excellent option for plastic fabrication where stiffness, weather-ability and chemical resistance are all key. Here’s what you need to know about TPO, and its benefits in thermoforming.

Thermoplastics come in a variety of forms, and each form comes with its own strengths, weaknesses and specialty uses. However, plastic material isn’t viable for manufacturing unless it can be efficiently fabricated into a complete part — and that’s traditionally difficult for low surface energy ...

A client needed a thermoformed part that would act as a splash guard covering an electronic component from getting wet.

Plastic parts for the medical industry need to be clean, functional, and in no way interfere with the medical care being provided. With thermoplastics, all these outcomes are produced while still allowing attractive design and aesthetics. If you want sleek designs and cutting-edge materials, we ...

As businesses around the world become increasingly aware of the impact of their operations on the environment, finding sustainable solutions has become a top priority. One area where significant progress has been made is in the use of thermoforming polymers.

Texture has transformative power in the world of production and design, and thermoforming textures are no exception. At Industrial Custom Products, we take customizability to the next level and provide texture options that facilitate the precise final product you’ve envisioned. If you’re looking to ...

Comparing metals, glass, and plastics against each other is common when weighing the pros and cons of various materials. However, when most people do so they lump all plastics together into one category. The reality is that plastics vary widely in terms of function, form, and in details such as ...

Is your finished plastic part not what you expected? When trimming and edges look funky or are too jagged, the root cause is often an issue in the CNC routing process. Luckily, these issues can be avoided – if you know what to look for.

Vacuum forming is an efficient, accurate, and cost-effective method of creating plastic fabricated parts. One question we often get about vacuum forming is: what’s the difference between vacuum forming and pressure forming? The two are very similar, but there are a few key differences.