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Thermo and Vacuum Forming

Industrial Custom Products custom manufactures heavy gauge thermoformed and vacuum-formed plastic parts. We’ve been thermoforming high-quality and reliable parts since 1975, so we’ve got the experience, people, and tech to get it done right, get it done fast.

The Thermoforming Process

Thermoforming is a process where thermoplastic sheets are heated to a pliable temperature, formed to a specific shape using a mold, and trimmed to create a finished product.

Vacuum Forming takes it one step further. When the part is formed to the mold, vacuum pressure is added to assist with the molding of the part. In a nutshell, the plastic is sucked down onto the mold to allow for better detail and consistent thickness. 

ICP also offers Large Part Thermoforming. How large is large? ICP can thermoform parts that are 8’ x 10’ with a 40” draw. We can also form plastic that is up to .437” thick. Now that’s a big piece of plastic!

ICP has broad capabilities beyond just the thermoforming itself. We also work with OEMs to assist in design, materials selection, rapid part prototyping, and manufacturing process efficiency. With our holistic expertise in vacuum forming services, we help our OEM partners meet and exceed their speed-to-market objectives. Read more about our product development services, or contact one of our new product professionals today.

Everything We Do Is Custom

We aren’t making run-of-the-mill and off-the-shelf parts. We manufacture custom parts specific to your needs each and every time. Let us know exactly what you want and need, and we will deliver.

Will Thermoforming Produce Cosmetic Parts?

Thermoforming and vacuum forming can be used to create a cosmetic or decorative look. As a vacuum former with years of experience, we can achieve the high-quality aesthetic of other processes but at a lower cost to you than other processing methods.  We can also discuss Pressure Forming for your projects as well.  

Can My Part Be Thermoformed?

Send us an email with your drawing or CAD attached for our review. We will discuss the manufacturability of the part and whether any changes need to be made to make it formable. We’ve got the real-world experience to analyze designs on a screen and determine how they’ll translate to the manufacturing floor and demands of the market.

Why You Should Choose Thermoforming 

Thermoforming holds many advantages over other processes including injection molding. Some of these advantages include:

  • MUCH lower tooling costs
  • Shorter tooling lead times
  • Faster product development (rapid prototypes)
  • Cost-effective production of large parts 

ICP’s Heavy Gauge Thermoforming Capabilities

High-Quality Tooling

ICP offers a broad range of tooling options to meet your needs and budget. From wood tooling to water-cooled aluminum tooling for highly cosmetic parts, we have you covered.

Materials for Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming

ICP’s innovative Materials Center offers a wide variety of thermoplastics, and we’re always staying on the cutting edge of new material developments. Current options include:

ABS

POLYCARBONATE

POLYETHYLENE

POLYPROPYLENE

ACRYLIC

TPO

PETG

CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS

CO-EXTRUDED MATERIALS

FLAME RETARDANT MATERIALS

AND MORE!

Ask one of our Materials Experts to ensure the right material is selected for your application.

EQUIPMENT

ICP houses the latest machines with computer-controlled heat technology. This means faster cycles, consistent material thickness, and higher quality parts.

ICP uses both shuttle and rotary formers to cover size and quantity demands.

Our thermoforming equipment can form parts up to 8’ x 10’ with a 40” draw and .437” thick.

ICP SERVES THE FOLLOWING MARKETS FOR VACUUM THERMOFORMING PARTS AND PRODUCTS

RECREATION

MEDICAL

FITNESS

LAWN & GARDEN

AGRICULTURE

HEAVY TRUCK

ELECTRONICS

RETAIL MERCHANDISING

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT

FILTRATION

ENERGY

AUTOMOTIVE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS 

SO WHAT KINDS OF PARTS HAVE WE MADE?

We’ve done heavy gauge thermoforming for a wide variety of industries and applications. Don’t see yours below? Not a problem. We’re a custom manufacturer. Just let us know what you need, and we can make it happen.

RECREATION

  • UTILITY VEHICLES
    • Belly Pans
    • Fenders
    • Skid Plates
    • Roofs
    • Guards
    • Bed Liners
    • Windshields
    • Hoods
    • Body Panels
    • Consoles
    • Cabs
  • MOTORCYCLES
    • Guards
    • Covers
    • Windshields
  • SNOWMOBILES
    • Hoods
    • Consoles
    • Windshields

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

  • THERMOFORMED TRAYS
  • VACUUM-FORMED TRAYS
  • CARTS
  • GUARDS
  • PADS
  • SHROUDS
  • COVERS

FITNESS

  • EQUIPMENT SHROUDS AND COVERS

LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT

  • TRAILERS AND FENDERS
  • CHAIN AND BELT GUARDS
  • MOWER COVERS

AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT & HEAVY TRUCK

  • WINDOWS
  • HEADLINERS
  • INTERIOR PANELS
  • ROOFS
  • BUMPERS
  • GRILLS
  • FENDERS

ELECTRONICS

  • DUNNAGE TRAYS OR REUSABLE TRAYS WHERE PARTS NEED TO BE PROTECTED
  • ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURES

RETAIL DISPLAYS AND RETAIL MERCHANDISING COMPONENTS

  • CUSTOM ACRYLIC DISPLAYS
  • SIGN HOLDERS
  • TRADE SHOW DISPLAY CASES

COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT

  • WINDOWS
  • GUARDS

ENERGY

  • TESTING EQUIPMENT PARTS

Frustrated with Your Thermoforming or Vacuum Forming Suppliers?

ICP takes on projects where other vacuum forming companies struggle to deliver quality parts on time. We’ve handled these before, and we’ll do it again for you. Get in touch with us and get your project back on the right track.

Problem Thermoformed Products or Vacuum-Formed Parts? 

Our heavy gauge thermoforming expertise can be used to either re-design the part or optimize the manufacturing process to eliminate defects. If you currently have a vacuum-formed part that is giving you problems, contact us for a free evaluation.

SEE ICP EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

  • Quality and On-Time-Delivery Awards and Quality Report Card
  • ICP Product Gallery – Thermoformed and vacuum-formed parts we have manufactured.

ISO 9001:2015 registered. ICP can perform PPAP, CPK, First Article Inspections, and Gage R&R Studies. This means you get what you want, when you want it.

Connect With Award Winning Engineers Today.

Send us an email or call us to speak to a live person. Ask questions or discuss your specific application, and learn how we may be able to help you.

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If you are not ready to Request a Quote at this time, we can serve you in many other ways:

  • Ask an Engineer
  • Ask a Materials Expert
  • Request Manufacturability Feedback on the most cost-efficient manufacturing process to produce your parts

OUR REPUTATION IS BUILT UPON

A STRONG FOUNDATION OF EXPERIENCE

HAVE A QUESTION ? WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.

2801 37TH AVENUE N.E.
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55421-4217

TEL : 612-781-2255
FAX : 612-781-1144
TOLL FREE : 877-784-2415
EMAIL : ICP@INDUSTRIALCUSTOM.COM

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