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 | Vacuümvormen | Spuitgieten | Blaasvormen | Compressievormen | Rotatiegieten | Extrusion Molding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gereedschapskosten | Laag | Very high | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Levertijd | Short (days–weeks) | Long (weeks–months) | Medium | Medium | Medium–long | Short |
| Productievolume | Small–medium runs | Grote oplagen | Medium–large | Medium–large | Small–medium | Continuous |
| Ontwerpflexibiliteit | Easy, low cost to modify | Hard, expensive to change | Limited | Gematigd | 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 | Gematigd | Hoog | Gematigd | Gematigd | Low–moderate | Laag |
| Part Strength | Light, less durable | Strong, durable | Medium | Hoog | Medium | Medium |
| Material Efficiency | Good, less waste | Higher waste | Goed | Goed | Goed | 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.
Kerncapaciteiten
Meesterschap in ontwerp en techniek
- 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.
- Maandelijkse capaciteit: maandelijks worden er 150-200+ op maat gemaakte matrijsontwerpen geleverd, waaronder:
- Food-grade containers (0.1-1.2 mm thickness)
- Medical blister packages (ISO 13485 compliant)
- Industriële verpakkingssystemen met meerdere holtes
- Legacy Database: meer dan 15.000 gevalideerde matrijsontwerpen voor snelle aanpassing.
Gecertificeerde geavanceerde productie
- 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.
- End-to-end apparatuurportfolio:
- Ontwerp: UG/NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks 3D-simulatiesystemen
- Productie:
▪ Zwitserse CNC-bewerkingscentra (nauwkeurigheid ±0,005 mm)
▪ Japanse Sodick langzame draadvonkmachines (precisiegat
vormen)
▪ Duitse DMG MORI 5-assige freesmachines (spiegelgladde afwerking)
oppervlaktebehandeling)
▪ Vacuümwarmtebehandelingsovens (hardheidsuniformiteit HRC±1) - Kwaliteitsborging: CMM (coördinatenmeetmachines), laser
scanners en matrijstestpersen
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.
Wereldwijde impact
10+ jaar
Gemiddelde duur van een cliëntpartnerschap
37% Herhaalbestellingen
Van Fortune 500-fabrikanten
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