The forming tool is the first step in the vacuum forming process. During this stage, the tool is placed in the vacuum forming machine and prepared for production. The design of the tool affects the shape and characteristics of the final component.
Different products require different tooling solutions depending on geometry, material and intended function. At HAVD Group, vacuum forming is used to manufacture everything from smaller detailed parts to larger structures and shells for a wide range of industries and applications.
The forming tool is used to create the shape and contours of the final component. Vacuum forming is commonly used for products such as plastic carriers, interior and exterior panels, protective housings and covers for electrical or mechanical components.
The process also allows flexibility in design and makes it possible to create more complex shapes adapted to the final product.
The forming tool affects how the material is shaped during production and helps maintain repeatable results throughout the process.
Vacuum formed parts can also have different surface finishes depending on the intended use and product requirements.
Interested in learning more about vacuum forming or the next step in the process? Get in touch with our team or continue to the heating stage of the vacuum forming process.
In vacuum forming, a plastic sheet is heated until it becomes pliable, then it is sucked onto a mold using vacuum to take its shape
The tool is placed in a vacuum forming machine.
The sheet is heated from both the top and bottom to a temperature between 170 and 210 degrees Celsius before forming.
The warm and soft sheet is inflated, and the forming tool is raised toward the plastic material.
With the help of vacuum, the plastic material is shaped over the forming tool.
After cooling, the tool is lowered, and the product is then ready for post-processing.
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