Vacuum Forming
2023-11-21 ·
2 min read
Vacuum Forming is an inexpensive method of making plastic parts for low volume applications. Yoghurt cups, truck bed liners, and suitcase shells are manufactured using vacuum forming.
Low volume robotics manufacturers use vacuum forming for the the robot's outer surfaces, including body panels and lenses for lights.
Materials
| Acronym | Name | Trade Name | Recycling Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET | Polyethylene Terephthalate | PET, Polyester | 1 |
| PETG | Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-Modified | PETG | 1 |
| HDPE | High Density Polyethylene | HDPE | 2 |
| PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride | PVC | 3 |
| PP | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | 5 |
| PS | Polystyrene | Polystyrene | 6 |
| ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | ABS | 7 |
| PC | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | 7 |
| PMMA | Polymethyl Methacrylate | Acrylic | 7 |