Pressure thermoforming is an advanced method of plastic manufacturing that uses heat, vacuuming, pressure fitting, and trimming to form durable products and components. It is used for everything from producing vehicle interiors to medical equipment and transport packaging. Thanks to the ease of production and superior array of applications, the approach is often favored over other processes such as injection molding or simple vacuum thermoforming. Here are some benefits of choosing this option for your custom needs.

Why Choose Pressure Thermoforming?

1. Fast Tooling & Prototyping

Whether your company needs rapid prototyping during the product development process or faster time to market for open orders, pressure thermoforming offers a quick turnaround. Thanks to the flexibility and low cost of manufacturing, orders are rapidly filled compared to competing processes.  

2. Cost Savings 

Pressure thermoforming cuts costs for the same reasons it saves time. The process uses cost-effective input materials and has low barriers to re-tooling for new molds, allowing for high or low volume production at an affordable price.

3. Custom Design

Design and texturing are highly adaptable to the client’s needs. With the precision design processes available today, the method allows for sharp edges, reduced radii, uniform wall thickness, geometric patterning, and text embossing.

4. Durability

Thermoformed plastic is lightweight and impact-absorbing and also as strong as steel. Unlike metal options, it does not run the risk of rust and corrosion, which jeopardize the structural integrity of finished products. The items are even trusted for mass transit vehicles and aircraft wing components.  

5. Environmentally Sustainable

By choosing pressure thermoforming, you not only optimize business processes but also help the environment. The material can be extruded from recycled HDPE and PET plastics, reducing the amount used in production, as well as creating a sustainable process since the material can be reused once it serves its intended purpose.

Whether you are in the transport, medical, or logistics industry, your business could benefit from using this method. Since 1967, Faro Industries, in Rochester, NY, has been on the cutting-edge of thermoforming and plastics manufacturing. They also specialize in rapid prototyping and 3D-printing. To consult with an expert on your custom plastic needs, call at (585) 647-6000. Visit them online to learn more about their work.