Advanced Thermoforming Solutions Ray Products Co. Inc. CONTACT US GET A QUOTE ACCESS LIBRARY ANNUAL SURVEY VACUUM & PRESSURE FORMING Thermoforming can use one of two processes, Vacuum Forming or Pressure Forming. Each has its own advantages, and this table will help you decide which plastic forming machine might be right for you. VACUUM FORMING PRESSURE FORMING DESCRIPTION A sheet of plastic material is heated to pliability, then pressed against a 3D mold by vacuuming out the air between the sheet, and the mold. A sheet of plastic material is heated to pliability, then pressed against a 3D mold by vacuuming out the air between the sheet and the mold, and applying air pressure above the plastic sheet. KEY ADVANTAGES Cost-Effective Quicker Tooling Ability To Form Very Large Parts Cost-Effective Quicker Tooling Ability To Form Very Large Parts PERFECT FOR Sharper Details Allows for Undercuts Tighter Tolerances Allows for Molded-In Texture Complex Shapes Pieces With Vents or Louvers Projects With Tighter Tolerances OFTEN USED TO CREATE Point-of-Purchase Displays Automotive Aftermarket - Interior/Exterior Recreational Vehicles Pool and Spa Equipment Enclosures, Bezels, Housings and Covers Dunnage Material Handling Trays & Pallets Fitness Equipment Medical Equipment Office Equipment Vented Equipment Enclosures Control Pads Scientific Instruments Detailed Components Control Panels Multi-Part Assemblies EXAMPLES OF PRESSURE FORMED PARTS Prev Next EXAMPLES OF VACUUM FORMED PARTS Prev Next 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