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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.

It’s incredibly frustrating when the vacuum forming process ends in a warped or wrinkled part. It wastes your materials, time, and effort. The best way to avoid disaster is to know the warning signs, and how to fix them.

In the world of product engineering, designing for manufacturability means understanding the needs of each individual project and adapting models, designs, and methods to best suit those needs. Like many aspects of the product development process, designing for manufacturability requires the ...

Kiss cutting is a key manufacturing operation. But what is it, and when do you use it?

A company that creates airport rescue fire trucks needed to cut truck weight in order to hit their acceleration goals, allowing fire fighters to get to crash sites as quickly as possible to save lives.

When designing large flat two-dimensional parts that still require high degrees of precision the first question after material selection you have to ask is: what is the best method for creating this part?

The thermoforming process involves so many variables that mistakes in the final thermoplastic product are common. Material characteristics, heating consistency, pressure levels, and moisture can all tweak the results of the process in unexpected ways. Because of these variables, troubleshooting the ...

Performance is critical for automotives – but so is comfort. A noisy vehicle isn’t just annoying – it can be dangerously distracting for the operator. This type of noise is called NVH, and can be mitigated with the use of automotive NVH foam.

This customer was a cab manufacturer supplying cabs to some of the top OEMs in the world in agriculture, construction, forestry, military, mining, rail, and specialty truck markets.