Explore the Benefits of a Thermoforming Process in Minnesota
Adopt an eco-friendly approach when using a thermoforming process in Minnesota. Thermoforming is a manufacturing process where scrap acrylic is heated to a pliable forming temperature, formed to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to create a usable product.
The acrylic sheet, or “film” when referring to thinner gauges and certain material types, is heated in an oven to a high enough temperature that permits it to be stretched into or onto a mold and cooled to a finished shape.
Why Choose Thermoform
Reusing scrap acrylic for the thermoforming manufacturing process reduces waste output while preventing damage to Mother Earth. The resulting product is durable and can stand up to vandalism, so it’s safe to use both indoors and out. The letter designs, including Braille, cannot be “picked off” or fall out. When color is applied, the sign will be readable, fresh, and attractive for many years.
The thermoforming process involves the use of scrap acrylic, paint, and Subsurface Matthews technology. For printing needs, color PPG 309 -5 Guacamole and printer Mimaki UJF-6042 Flatbed are used.
WHO WE ARE
Thermoforming is a manufacturing process where our scrap acrylic is heated to a pliable forming temperature, formed to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to create a usable product. The sheet, or “film” when referring to thinner gauges and certain material types, is heated in an oven to a high-enough temperature that permits it to be stretched into or onto a mold and cooled to a finished shape.
Thermoforming Sustainability
We have found that we can reuse our scrap acrylics for the thermoforming manufacturing process. This cuts down on our waste output while reducing damage to Mother Earth.
Why Choose Thermoforming?
This is a sign that can stand up to vandalism, and can be used both indoors and out. The letters and braille cannot be “picked off” or fall off. With color permanently applied, the sign will be readable, fresh and attractive for many years.
Process
Thermoformed
Meterial
Acrylic
Paint
Subsurface Matthews
Color
PPG 309 -5 Guacamole
Printer
Mimaki UJF-6042 Flatbed