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subxaanyo
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Thermoforming Process

07/29/2009 3:20 PM

Can somebody tell me about thermoforming process if I want to start from scratch and build parts? Which machine is the best to use and what is its limitation? What is the limitation in thermoforming process?
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Re: Thermoforming Process

07/30/2009 7:12 PM

well there are a few I'm familiar with . brown , Lyle ,macc . and most likely more. as far as limitations it really depends what your trying to produce

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Re: Thermoforming Process

07/31/2009 3:46 AM

Hi

First tell me about the thickness of the material sheet which you want to make.

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angelo
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07/31/2009 11:51 AM

what do you want to produce ? what is the maximum dimensions of the piece? what is thickness of sheet or else are you starting from? what production rate do you require ? do you have a good supply of electricity ? if not gas or other fuel ? with this date probably i can help.
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Re: Thermoforming Process

08/28/2009 2:22 PM

Im interested also in buying a thermoform machine. does anyone know vendors of these equipment? or does anyone have equipment no more than 1 year of use that want to sell?

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08/29/2009 6:59 AM

there are several types of thermo forming machines for various applications . What do you want to manufacture ? and in what quantities ?
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