By the very nature of thermoplastics, the possibilities available in transforming a basic, flat panel into a multi-dimentional item are almost endless. The application of heat allows the sheet to be converted into complex shapes and components.

Forming capabilities include:

• Vacuum forming (up to 2.5 x 1.83m or 3.1 x 1.63m)
• Local Line Bending
• Pressure Assist Forming (High-Definition)
• Blow Moulding
• Drape Moulding
• Press Forming

Vacuum Forming

When The James Lierman Forming Company was incorporated into the Display Developments Group, an additional 25 years of expertise was aquired and further supplemented our already extensive experience in thermoforming. This coupled with our comprehensive tool making capablities and skilled personnel means we can offer a complete package manufactured to ISO 9001:2000 standards.

With vacuum forming machinery capable of processing sheets up to 2.5 x 1.83m or 3.1 x 1.63m, physically large format mouldings and high volume production vacuum forming have become our speciality. With four different size machines to choose from, we are suitably equipped to satisfy all general-purpose vacuum-forming requirements.

We are also highly experienced in Pressure Assist Vacuum Forming. This niche process is relevant when the application requires the high definition of injection moulding but where the quantities do not support the normally high tooling costs associated.