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 | Formando vácuo | Moldagem por injeção | Moldagem por sopro | Moldagem por compressão | Moldagem rotacional | Extrusion Molding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custo de ferramental | Baixo | Very high | Médio | Médio | Médio | Médio |
| Tempo de espera | Short (days–weeks) | Long (weeks–months) | Médio | Médio | Medium–long | Short |
| Volume de produção | Small–medium runs | Grandes tiragens | Medium–large | Medium–large | Small–medium | Continuous |
| Flexibilidade de projeto | 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 | Baixo |
| Part Strength | Light, less durable | Strong, durable | Médio | Alto | Médio | Médio |
| Material Efficiency | Good, less waste | Higher waste | Bom | Bom | Bom | 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 Essenciais
Design e Engenharia Mastery
- 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.
- Capacidade mensal: mais de 150-200 projetos de moldes personalizados entregues mensalmente, abrangendo:
- Food-grade containers (0.1-1.2 mm thickness)
- Medical blister packages (ISO 13485 compliant)
- Sistemas de embalagem industrial multicavidade
- Banco de dados legado: mais de 15.000 projetos de moldes validados para personalização rápida.
Fabricação Avançada 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.
- Portfólio de equipamentos de ponta a ponta:
- Projeto: sistemas de simulação 3D UG/NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
- Produção:
▪ Centros de usinagem CNC de fabricação suíça (precisão de ±0,005 mm)
▪ Máquinas japonesas Sodick de eletroerosão lenta por fio (furo de precisão
formando)
▪ Fresadoras alemãs DMG MORI de 5 eixos (acabamento espelhado
tratamento de superfície)
▪ Fornos de tratamento térmico a vácuo (uniformidade de dureza HRC±1) - Garantia de qualidade: CMM (Máquinas de Medição por Coordenadas), laser
scanners e prensas de teste 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+ anos
Duração média da parceria com o cliente
37% Pedidos Repetidos
De fabricantes da Fortune 500
0,12 mm
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