Glossary

Thermoforming

Thermoforming is described as a method of forming plastics in which a plastic sheet material is heated to a point where it is soft and pliable. The sheet is then formed to the desired shape using vacuum, pressure and mechanical assists or any combination of these.

-see also:
"Thermoforming" is in the UNSPSC Code "23151515"
  Thermoforming molds
Ref: 122582/2006-10-10

Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase:
Forming (Forming is described as the plastic deformation. ..)

You have no rights to post comments

Related Articles

Forming ■■■■■■■
Forming is described as the plastic deformation of a billet or a blanked sheet between tools to obtain . . . Read More
Percussion ■■■■■■
A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater . . . Read More
Compression ■■■■■■
In the industrial and industry context, "compression" refers to the process of reducing the volume of . . . Read More
Warp ■■■■■■
In an industrial or manufacturing context, "warp" refers to a deformation or deviation from the intended . . . Read More
Slab ■■■■■■
In the industrial/industry context, a "slab" usually refers to a large, flat piece of material that is . . . Read More
Plastic thermoforming products ■■■■■
Plastic thermoforming products: you are in the market for kinds of plastic thermoforming products sales. . . . Read More
Bending ■■■■■
Bending refers to a term typically applied to a metal forming process. It is the creation of a formed . . . Read More
Stamping ■■■■■
Stamping or Printing is described as the process whereby fabrics or other fiber art are decorated with . . . Read More
Stamping or Printing ■■■■■
Stamping or Printing is described as the process whereby fabrics or other fiber art are decorated with . . . Read More
Operation ■■■■■
In the industrial and manufacturing context, an operation is a specific process or activity that is carried . . . Read More