Formech Vacuum Forming Project: Forming the Raceways, RC Car Body

Reducing windows are a fundamental part of the vacuum forming process, allowing you to use smaller sheets of plastic to…

There are different methods of tool mounting depending on the type of tooling being used and the time available. A…

Apart from the tool design, webbing usually occurs when you cannot sufficiently control the flow of the heated sheet as…

Welcome to another article of our ‘Formech Technical Notes’ series, in which we delve in to the secrets of the ‘Dark…

Depending on your application, the use of a plug assist can be beneficial. What is it used for? Which Formech machines…

The RC car project was created to show how fun vacuum forming can be! Utilizing 3D printing and Formech 450DT…

Sometimes the concept of male and female tooling / moulds can be a bit confusing to those that are new to the vacuum…

In this issue we focus on the various trimming methods used for vacuum forming. 1- Trimming by hand For single or…

In this issue we will focus on popular material and applications. Please contact us if you would like assistance…

Wood/MDF - Fabricated Preparing tools for vacuum forming can be costly and time consuming depending on the method.…

Arma Products uses vacuum forming as an automated process to cover body armor plates to SAPI/ESAPI specifications. This…

Formlabs published its most recent white paper on "low-volume, rapid thermoforming with 3D printed molds". With…