Advanced Thermoforming Solutions Ray Products Co. Inc. CONTACT US GET A QUOTE ACCESS LIBRARY ANNUAL SURVEY MATERIALS & TOLERANCES Thermoforming allows you the option to use a wide variety of materials. Each material has its own unique capabilities, advantages and tolerances. This information will help you begin the process of deciding which material is right for your next project. MATERIALS ABS One of the most widely used thermoplastic materials, due to its impact strength, rigidity and abrasion resistance. ABS material has good chemical resistance, works well in high temperature and is moisture resistant. ACRYLIC Combines clarity, weather-ability and impact strength. PETG A transparent copolyester with high impact strength and chemical resistant properties. POLYCARBONATE Versatile, tough and well-suited for a variety of demanding applications. POLYETHYLENE A highly-versatile material with high impact, rigidity, excellent flexibility and outstanding chemical resistance. PVC/ABS Used for applications where fire-rated sheet is required. The combination of PVC and ABS provides very high impact strength with excellent ductility and formability. PVC/ACRYLIC Used for applications where fire-rated sheet is required. The combination of PVC and Acrylic provides very high impact strength and formability with a greater resistance to a broad range of corrosive chemicals and cleaning solutions. TPO Used for interior and exterior applications requiring low temperature toughness and dimensional stability. This material has excellent chemical resistance and can be manufactured with UV stabilizers. TOLERANCES Over time, accepted tolerances become industry standard. But if you need better-than-standard tolerances, just let us know. We’d be happy to help. As mold and part dimensions increase in size, so must tolerances. ACTIVITY TOLERANCE GUIDELINE FORMED MEASUREMENTS +/- .020” Additional .001 Per Inch Beyond 12” DRILLED HOLE DIAMETERS +/- .005” Holes Equal or Lesser than 1” DRILLED HOLE DIAMETERS +/- .010” Holes Greater Than 1” to 5” SLOTS +/- .010” Slots Equal or Lesser Than 1” in Any Direction SLOTS +/- .020” Slots Greater Than 1” ROBOTIC TRIMMING +/- .020” Includes Hole Diameters Greater than 5” ROBOTIC TRIMMING +/- .020” Trim Feature to Trim Feature Distance is Greater than 5” WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR OBSESSION WITH QUALITY ON YOUR NEXT PROJECT? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. CALL 800-423-7859 GET A QUOTE LEARN ABOUT THERMOFORMING Thermoforming vs. Fiberglass Thermoforming vs. RIM Thermoforming vs. Injection Molding The Process of Thermoforming Plastics Thermoforming Industries & Applications Vacuum & Pressure Forming Materials & Tolerances Terms & Definitions Access Our Library LEARN Thermoforming vs. Injection Molding Thermoforming vs. Fiberglass Thermoforming vs. RIM Thermoforming Basics – The Process of Thermoforming Thermoforming Industries & Applications Vacuum & Pressure Forming Materials & Tolerances Terms & Definitions Access our Library PROJECT GALLERY RAY PRODUCTS CAPABILITIES Large Part Thermoforming Pressure Forming Pressure Forming Tooling Fully Robotic Trimming 3D Precision & Quality Control Painting, Finishing, Assembly & Logistics Services ABOUT RAY PRODUCTS Events LATEST NEWS The In’s and Out’s of Pressure Forming – How Ray Products Offers a Complete Partnership 19 January 2021 3 Ways Large Part Thermoforming Redefines What’s Possible 17 July 2020 Announcing our 2019 Plastics Manufacturing Survey Winner 18 May 2020 RAY PRODUCTS 1700 Chablis Ave. Ontario, CA 91761 800-423-7859 info@rayplastics.com We Recycle © 2019 Ray Products Company Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Powered by Vive GET A QUOTE CONTACT US