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Training / Demonstration Area

Formech are pleased to offer a new demonstration facility in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, located 3 miles off junction 10 of the M1. Click here to view the location map.

Whatever your requirements we can help you, please book a visit to find out more about:

Testing new products
Testing new tooling
Prototyping
Small production runs
Confidential projects

Please contact us to arrange an on-site visit on +44 (0)1582 469 797 or fill in our online form.

Vacuum Forming Guide

The Formech machine guide is a comprehensive plastics processing handbook aimed at providing an introduction to vacuum forming and associated techniques. Below is a content preview of this manual. Please contact us on +44(0) 1582 469 797 or fill in our online form to request free access to this 63 page guide.

Section 1	Introduction
Section 2	Applications
Section 3	The Vacuum Forming Process
Section 4	Plastic Materials and Their Characteristics
Section 5	Mould and Mould Design
Section 6	Finishing and Trimming
Section 7	Trouble Shooting Guide
Section 8	Supplier Guide
Section 9	Further Information
Section 10	Glossary

The Vacuum Forming Process

Click here to view a Flash Animation of the vacuum forming process

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