Types of Vaccuum Forming Molds We Offer
What is Vacuum Forming Mold?
Vacuum forming mold is used in a thermoforming process where a hot plastic sheet is pulled over a mold and shaped by vacuum pressure. This method is simple, efficient, and widely used in packaging, food trays, medical blister packs, and lightweight covers. The main strengths are low tooling cost, fast turnaround, and good flexibility for design changes. Compared with other molding methods, vacuum forming is more suitable for small and medium production, especially for large but relatively simple parts. However, it cannot match the fine detail or mechanical strength of injection molded parts, and it is less suitable for highly complex shapes.
Comparison: Vacuum Forming vs. Other Molding Methods
| Aspect | Formación de vacío | Moldeo por inyección | Moldeo por soplado | Moldeo por compresión | Moldeo rotacional | Extrusion Molding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costo de herramientas | Bajo | Very high | Medio | Medio | Medio | Medio |
| Plazo de entrega | Short (days–weeks) | Long (weeks–months) | Medio | Medio | Medium–long | Short |
| Volumen de producción | Small–medium runs | Grandes tiradas | Medium–large | Medium–large | Small–medium | Continuous |
| Flexibilidad de diseño | Easy, low cost to modify | Hard, expensive to change | Limited | Moderado | Good for hollow parts | Limited |
| Best for Part Size | Large, thin parts (e.g., trays, covers) | Small–medium precise parts | Hollow bottles, containers | Solid parts under pressure/heat | Large hollow parts | Long profiles, sheets, pipes |
| Surface Detail | Moderado | Alto | Moderado | Moderado | Low–moderate | Bajo |
| Part Strength | Light, less durable | Strong, durable | Medio | Alto | Medio | Medio |
| Material Efficiency | Good, less waste | Higher waste | Bien | Bien | Bien | Very high (continuous use) |
SME Plastic has specialized in vacuum forming molds and products for 13 years. With our cost‑efficient, flexible, and high‑precision mold solutions, we help clients worldwide succeed. If you need customized vacuum forming molds or products, please feel free to contact us anytime.
Capacidades principales
Maestría en Diseño e Ingeniería
- Expert Team: A dedicated 5-6 member engineering team with 12-18 years of specialized experience, holding 27+ patents in thin sheet vacuum forming packaging and medical-grade tooling.
- Capacidad mensual: 150 a 200+ diseños de moldes personalizados entregados mensualmente, que cubren:
- Food-grade containers (0.1-1.2 mm thickness)
- Medical blister packages (ISO 13485 compliant)
- Sistemas de envasado industrial multicavidad
- Base de datos heredada: más de 15 000 diseños de moldes validados para una rápida personalización.
Fabricación avanzada certificada
- Certified Facility: A 2,000 square meter production plant certified with ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), featuring dust-free workshops for precision machining.
- Portafolio de equipos de extremo a extremo:
- Diseño: UG/NX, AutoCAD, sistemas de simulación 3D SolidWorks
- Producción:
▪ Centros de mecanizado CNC de fabricación suiza (precisión de ±0,005 mm)
▪ Máquinas de electroerosión por hilo lento Sodick japonesas (agujero de precisión)
formando)
▪ Fresadoras alemanas DMG MORI de 5 ejes (acabado espejo)
tratamiento de superficies)
▪ Hornos de tratamiento térmico al vacío (uniformidad de dureza HRC±1) - Garantía de calidad: CMM (Máquinas de medición por coordenadas), láser
escáneres y prensas de prueba de moldes
Tailored Service
- From Idea to Reality, Fast: We turn your concepts, drawings, or samples into high quality molds with rapid turnaround.
- Materials for Your Exact Needs: We meet strict FDA (food grade), ROHS, and medical grade material requirements.
- Your Seamless Supply Chain: We manage everything from order and production to worldwide, door to door shipment.
Impacto global
10+ años
Duración media de la colaboración con el cliente
37% Pedidos repetidos
De fabricantes de Fortune 500
0,12 mm
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