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This week's issue has our updated ranking of North American thermoformers, for the 2020 fiscal year. We were able to gather data for 217 companies totaling $13.6 billion in related sales.Broken down by the two major thermoforming categories, 85 percent, or $11.6 billion, was generated from packaging. The remaining $...

Guidelines/Entry FormInformation on the 2025 SPE Thermoforming Conference Parts Competition will be posted in the future. Please check back for updates!

Before Buying a ThermoformerIt is easy to get confused when shopping for a THERMOFORMER so many brands, features, price ranges, and more. It can be hard to know where to start! So let’s break down some key elements to consider when looking for the best machine for you.Brand:There are a few main brands that you are g...

Stanley R. Rosen The end of World War II released the ambition within many of the discharged veterans to seek new careers in the relatively new plastics industry. The U.S. Government’s G.I. Bill of Rights paid for the veterans education in technical, academic, or business fields and this provided a foundation for m...

Do you know what blister packaging is?Blister packaging is a term used to package several types of pre-formed thermoformed plastic parts for consumer goods, and for pharmaceuticals.The primary component is a blister which is a thermoformed part which is then adhered to a pre printed board or a lidding material ...

What is an Appraisal?An appraisal is the independent and unbiased process of determining the supportable opinion of value of tangible assets as of a specific date. Appraisals can be performed for a variety of value premises from fair market value in place and in use, to forced liquidation value How are Machinery and...

Introduction to Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming (White Paper) Pressure Forming………………………………………….4 Vacuum Forming……………………………………………6 Thermoforming Mold Making ……………………………8 Injection Molding?………………………………………….9 Rotational Molding?……………………………………….10 Other Thermoforming Applications…………………….11 ...

Lets compare Thermoforming techniques:Vacuum formingVacuum forming – A vacuum is formed between the mold cavity and the thermoplastic sheet. The vacuum pressure (typically 14 psi) forces the sheet to conform to the mold and form the part shape.Pressure formingPressure forming – In addition to utilizing a vacuum unde...

LYLE INDUSTRIES LINE THERMOFORMING PET BERRY BASKETS

Hydrotrim-Laboratory-Thermoformer-Model-1620-PVICPNew Arrival, removed from R and D Lab Lyle Model 1620 PVICP pressure former wit independently controlled plugUSED LYLE INDUSTRIES/HYDROTRIM LABORATORY THERMOFORMERModel LABFORM 1620 PVICP (AUX PLUG)* 3.25′ INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLED AUX PLUG CYLINDER* HEAVIER DUTY FRAM...

Thermoforming: Improving Process PerformanceThis book describes the roll-fed thermoforming process, plastic materials, design of thermoformed products, thermoforming machines, trim presses, mold design, components of a complete mold system, mold layout and machine base design, mold cost estimating, knife-like trim d...

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When purchasing a new or used CNC Router there are a number of steps to take to ensure that you are making a sound decision:First: Narrow down the category of machine that is appropriate. CNC Routers come in a wide variety of price points.Some brands are know for high speeds or extremely tight tolerances. Komo, Ande...

FMT ROUTERThe New FMT Patriot CNC Router sold through Plastimach and the CNC Router Store features Ball Screw Drives on the XY and Z axes. We often get about the pros and cons of the two methods.Ball-Screw vs. Rack-N-PinionRack-n-Pinion Explained – Most machines in this price category use strait rack-n-pinion to dri...

Plastics News – Report: Thermoforming consolidation to continue.

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Pre-owned, surplus or used machines are attractive because they reduce costs and delivery is prompt. Buying used is a good idea for business for many reasons, including potential tax benefits. Here are a few tips to ensure a successful purchase:Work with a seller you can trust. Ask how long the dealer has been in bu...

A Necessity for the Custom ThermoformerA laboratory thermoformer is designed to enable the user to carry out trial runs with single or multiple cavity molds and duplicate conditions found in fully automatic production equipment. Efforts should be made to include features found in production machinery so that all re...