Thermoforming, Pressure Forming or Vacuum Forming Large Plastic Parts | C&K Plastics | Metuchen, NJ
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- Do you need large plastic parts? Have other molding methods fallen short? Try Thermoforming! C&K Plastics are thermoforming experts who specialize in large plastic parts up to 12 ft!!! C&K Plastics can form a thermoplastic sheet 96" x 144", in up to .500" gauge, which offers the flexibility to form both large single parts, as well as multiples of parts from a single thermoplastic sheet for maximum efficiency.
C&K Plastics provides full in house engineering support to help customers turn concepts into production parts. Whether your application is low or high volume, or basic to complex, C&K Plastics has the ability provide cost effective thermoformed solutions to meet your needs. Understanding what material is best suited for your thermoformed application is essential. C&K Plastics thermoforms parts out of a wide range of thermoplastic materials and can offer assistance in selecting a material that will be best suited to meet the challenges and demands of your specific application.
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0:00 - C&K Plastics practices the science of thermoforming, not the art
0:29 - What is thermoforming?
0:55 - We make smaller parts too and can put multiple parts in the same footprint
1:16 - We can CNC machine too, insert hardware, assemble, paint, decal, and package
1:33 - Customer moving a part from China to the USA - we make the part better
2:15 - Mold and then machine - turnkey assembly
2:57 - C&K Plastics and our engineering team can meet your material needs
3:54 - Temperature controlled tools - thermoforming is the least stressed process
5:00 - We have our own tool shop
5:32 - Quality is our Priority
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www.candkplastics.com/
What is the difference between vacuum forming and thermoforming?
Vacuum forming uses controlled heat, force, and vacuum to make a thermoplastic sheet pliable enough to conform to a mold contour. Thermoforming generally relies on temperature only.
What is Pressure Forming?
Pressure forming is similar to vacuum forming, but it uses high-pressure air assist to create significantly better part definition.
What is Twin-Sheet Forming?
Twin Sheet Forming uses distinct top- and bottom molds, heat, and vacuum to create a void between two sheets of plastic while forming a strong edge seal.
What is Vacuum Forming?
Vacuum forming is the process of taking a flat thermoplastic sheet and using controlled heat to make it pliable enough to conform to a mold contour by simultaneously applying force and vacuum. Vacuum-formed parts are typically three-dimensional, and finished parts will have the defined shape and detail on one side.
Understanding what material is best suited for your thermoformed application is essential. C&K Plastics thermoforms parts out of a wide range of thermoplastic materials and can offer assistance in selecting a material that will be best suited to meet the challenges and demands of your specific application. Some of the thermoplastics we commonly thermoform include:
CRYLIC
ABS
HDPE
HMW
KYDEX
NORYL
PP
PETG
POLYCARBONATE
PVC
TPO
Innovative Thermoformed Solutions
With our extensive technical knowledge and comprehensive range of services, C&K Plastics has the ability to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions for your requirements.
C&K Plastics is ISO9001:2015 certified, ITAR Registered, and is a member of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council so that we can provide you with the best products.
Find out more about C&K Plastics at: www.candkplastics.com/
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I'm a lawyer, but now I want to work there. As an autistic nerd who loves complex problems stuff like polymer tech seems amazing!
What a great overview on thermoforming process and the adventages
That's awesome, That's what I wanna do, make the molds, I've been a CNC Machinist for many years, 3D is my specialty.. I don't get to work around plastics much, cuz there's not many Thermoforming Companies around here.. I'm ready to start one myself.. I been making all kinds of Steel, Aluminum, Iconel, Aircraft parts for almost 40 years.. It's time for something new. Plastic and Composites are it..
This is pretty impressive, I had no idea that those giant radomes were thermoformed.
Also how thick / heavy would the bus part need to be to remain structural?
Im very interested, do you guys do pontoon galleys?
Would love to have a rough price breakdown with regards to the bus part Fiberglass vs Thermo part.
Can you call the office? (732) 549-0011
It's about technique?
I am designing a new project called super Farm. C&K Plastics I think I have found the people that I need to talk to about forming large pieces. Everything will be modular and multi-use.
What exact robot arm with router was being used here
Clever the cutting cnc machine
I will be reaching out to you on Monday
Sounds good
Could you make cases for handhelds, say 3" x 6" x 1"?
For something that small you’d want to do Injection Molding or some kind of 3D printing if you don’t have the budget to get injection molds made. Thermo forming won’t carry fine enough details for a hand held electronic device, you won’t be able to add mounting geometry for interior parts.
How to calculate sheet size by part.
Sure, here is how to calculate sheet size for thermoforming:
Step 1: Calculate the surface area of the part. This is the total area of the part, including the top, sides, and bottom.
Step 2: Calculate the footprint of the sheet. This is the area of the sheet that will be heated and shaped. It is typically equal to the surface area of the part, but it may be larger if there are undercuts or other features on the part.
Step 3: Calculate the draw ratio. This is the ratio of the surface area of the part to the footprint of the sheet. It is a measure of how much the sheet will be stretched during the thermoforming process.
Step 4: Calculate the minimum sheet thickness. This is the thickness of the sheet that is required to achieve the desired wall thickness of the part. It is calculated by multiplying the draw ratio by the desired wall thickness.
Step 5: Add a safety factor to the minimum sheet thickness. This will ensure that the sheet is thick enough to withstand the thermoforming process without tearing.
The following formula can be used to calculate the minimum sheet thickness:
Minimum sheet thickness = Draw ratio * Desired wall thickness * Safety factor
For example, if the part has a surface area of 100 square inches, a footprint of 80 square inches, a draw ratio of 2, and a desired wall thickness of 0.050 inches, then the minimum sheet thickness would be:
Minimum sheet thickness = 2 * 0.050 * 1.5 = 0.15 inches
In this case, the safety factor would be 1.5, which is a standard value that is used in thermoforming.
Does that have a uv protectant on it
Yes, thermoformed plastics can have UV protectant. There are a few different ways to add UV protectant to thermoformed plastics, including:
Adding UV stabilizers to the plastic resin: This is the most common way to add UV protectant to thermoformed plastics. UV stabilizers are chemicals that help to absorb UV rays and prevent them from damaging the plastic.
Using a UV-blocking coating: A UV-blocking coating is a thin layer of material that is applied to the surface of the thermoformed plastic. The coating blocks UV rays from reaching the plastic, which helps to prevent it from becoming brittle and discolored.
Using a UV-absorbing pigment: A UV-absorbing pigment is a pigment that absorbs UV rays. When the pigment is added to the plastic resin, it helps to prevent the UV rays from damaging the plastic.
What do you think that guy meant by the final solution?
Thats industry speak for the finished product
Can you make baseball bats