Vacuum Forming

Vacuum forming is the essential plastics manufacture process, turning a simple sheet of acrylic or Perspex into just about anything.

Thermoplastics make the possibilities available in transforming a basic, flat panel into a multi-dimensional item almost endless. The application of heat allows the sheet to be converted into complex shapes and components to be fabricated and assembled together. We provide the service as part of the manufacturing process and use it heavily when prototyping and developing.

The full range of vacuum forming capabilities we offer includes:

Vacuum forming (up to 2.5 x 1.83m or 3.1 x 1.63m)
Local line bending
Pressure sssisted forming (high-definition)
Blow moulding
Drape moulding
Press forming

Our vacuum formers are 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 sized machines to choose from, we are suitably equipped to satisfy all general-purpose vacuum forming products and requirements.

Another key Display Developments expertise is 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; low run production is also a service we’re happy to offer.

We offer over 30 years of vacuum forming expertise

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

Learn more about our vacuum forming services and how we can incorporate them into a complete development or fabrication and assembly process; contact us today to speak to one of our team.

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