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The Six Stages of Vacuum Forming Skip to content Navigation < Site Navigation DISPLAY DEVELOPMENTS Leading the Field of Rigid Thermoplastics Site Navigation HomeAbout UsQuality StandardsMarket SectorsDisplay and Point Of SaleProduct DesignInternational ReachBespoke ServicesBespoke Plastic Machine Guards and EnclosuresManufacturing CapabilityPlastics MaterialsEquipment SpecificationsDevelopment and PrototypingPrototyping and its AdvantagesMachining and TrimmingVacuum FormingHow Does Vacuum Forming Work?Fabrication and AssemblyRetail DisplayWhy The Right Displays and Packaging Are VitalPlastic EngineeringDecoration and FinishingPackaging and DispatchPre-Fabricated ProductsCase StudiesAcrylicExhibitCases For The Impossible CollectionCamden Town Brewery Beer Pump BadgesDisplay Developments Support Blackheath Rugby ClubE-Vapour Point Of Sale StandsEstate AgentExhibitUnits, Bayswater, LondonHochiki Europe Project StentorgateExhibitScreensTear Drop Street Light Covers for Kent County CouncilThe Old Royal Naval College, GreenwichVent-Axia Engineered Parts3M Exhibition StandArrowmightEveryman Theatre Poster CasesFace Lace Point Of SaleExhibitStandFast Track To SuccessGame Security Pedestal CoversHealth Lottery Play StandsHornbyTemperaGuardsJilks PlasticsKone Lifts Safety DoorsMark Warner HolidaysOrbit Baby RetailExhibitStands Penguin BooksMobile Workstations for Qatar AirwaysServotest Machine GuardsSlide Staining & Incubation TraysSony TV Point Of SaleExhibitStandsSunrise Senior LivingThe Vinyl Factory Record Slip CasesQuality custom made exhibit cases for the V&A MuseumWhole Foods MarketTemperaBinsContact Us DISPLAY DEVELOPMENTS The UK’s Leading Plastic Fabricator HomeAbout UsQuality StandardsMarket SectorsDisplay and Point Of SaleProduct DesignInternational ReachBespoke ServicesBespoke Plastic Machine Guards and EnclosuresManufacturing CapabilityPlastics MaterialsEquipment SpecificationsDevelopment and PrototypingPrototyping and its AdvantagesMachining and TrimmingVacuum FormingHow Does Vacuum Forming Work?Fabrication and AssemblyRetail DisplayWhy The Right Displays and Packaging Are VitalPlastic EngineeringDecoration and FinishingPackaging and DispatchPre-Fabricated ProductsCase StudiesAcrylicExhibitCases For The Impossible CollectionCamden Town Brewery Beer Pump BadgesDisplay Developments Support Blackheath Rugby ClubE-Vapour Point Of Sale StandsEstate AgentExhibitUnits, Bayswater, LondonHochiki Europe Project StentorgateExhibitScreensTear Drop Street Light Covers for Kent County CouncilThe Old Royal Naval College, GreenwichVent-Axia Engineered Parts3M Exhibition StandArrowmightEveryman Theatre Poster CasesFace Lace Point Of SaleExhibitStandFast Track To SuccessGame Security Pedestal CoversHealth Lottery Play StandsHornbyTemperaGuardsJilks PlasticsKone Lifts Safety DoorsMark Warner HolidaysOrbit Baby RetailExhibitStands Penguin BooksMobile Workstations for Qatar AirwaysServotest Machine GuardsSlide Staining & Incubation TraysSony TV Point Of SaleExhibitStandsSunrise Senior LivingThe Vinyl Factory Record Slip CasesQuality custom made exhibit cases for the V&A MuseumWhole Foods MarketTemperaBinsContact Us You Are Here: HomeBespoke ServicesVacuum FormingHow Does Vacuum Forming Work? The Six Stages of Vacuum Forming Vacuum forming is a very popular technique used by exhibit specialists wideness the UK, but getting it right requires particular expertise that very few companies have. AtExhibitDevelopments, we have specialised in vacuum forming for over 61 years.There are six steps and processes involved in professional vacuum forming. By pursuit these steps, our experienced team ensure that any plastic products can be shaped and worked to fit any size, shape or diamond requirement.Make the mouldFirstly, a mould is synthetic in the shape that the plastic will form around. This mould can be in a variety of variegated materials, including wood, MDF or polystyrene. Often where possible, the mould should have wilted edges. This will indulge the product to pop out of the plastic when the vacuum forming is finished.Place the mould into the vacuum formerOnce made, the mould is placed into the vacuum former. A plastic sheet should then be clamped above, but not on, the mould.Position the heater whilom the plasticThe heater in the vacuum former should then be positioned whilom the plastic. This will sooner heat up, warming the plastic and ensuring that it is perfectly flexible and mouldable.Move the shelf towards the plasticAfter a few minutes, the plastic should be at the correct temperature to indulge moulding. Once this is the case, the shelf on which the mould is positioned should be moved upwards and into the plastic. You can use a handle to do this.Switch the vacuum former onThe vacuum former will then be switched on, which removes all air from the machine. This will indulge the plastic to form to the shape of the mould.Remove the sheet from the vacuum formerOnce it has cooled, remove the plastic sheet from the vacuum former. Remove the mould from the machine and then trim any glut or unwanted plastic from the worked sheet.AtExhibitDevelopments, we specialise in a range of plastic fabrication services, including vacuum forming. We produce a variety of plastic and tempera exhibit products, ranging from POS items and exhibit cabinets to leaflet dispensers and displays. Working for clients wideness London, the UK and Europe, we are known for producing stunning products every time.Contact us today on 0808 1682372 to discuss your plastic fabrication and vacuum forming requirements with one of our experienced and highly skilled team. We moreover honest and impartial translating and are perfectly placed to squire you with any exhibit project. 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