Category: Thermoforming vs Other Technologies

Moving from metal to thermoformed

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a PDF of this article What to consider when replacing metal parts with thermoplastics For decades, manufacturers have been replacing metal parts with plastic ones. Metals have different properties and are fabricated with different processes. The design challenges...

Pressure forming vs rotational molding

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a PDF of this article a PDF of this article Compare: Which process is right for your plastic parts? Pressure forming and rotational molding (or rotomolding) both offer advantages for OEMs looking for cost-effective production of large plastic parts. How do you decide...

Pressure Forming versus other processes in new product development

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a PDF of this article Pressure Forming versus other processes in new product development Pressure forming can produce a few parts or many thousands of parts. Consequently, it’s well-suited for both prototyping and production. If you’re unfamiliar with this...

Thermoforming vs. injection molding

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a PDF of this article Which is right for your part? A comparison You can compare the two processes side by side. However, you’ll need the backstory below to understand the difference it makes. 1. Tooling Cost 2. Annual Volume 3. Cost (Direct) Per Part 4. Part...