Vacuum forming that fits
Large-format vacuum forming for retail displays, signage, and custom components. Complex 3D shapes formed in-house from acrylic, PETG, and polycarbonate.
What vacuum forming creates
Curved retail display shells with smooth compound curves. Dimensional sign faces that project outward from walls. Lightbox housings with complex contours. Architectural panels with organic shapes. Protective covers and enclosures with precise fitment. Product packaging inserts molded to specific item dimensions.
Vacuum forming works by heating plastic sheet until pliable, then pulling it over a mould using vacuum pressure. The heated sheet conforms to the mould surface, capturing fine details and contours. After cooling, the formed part holds its shape permanently. Our ITS, SHELLEY, and RIDAT forming beds handle small components through to large-format architectural panels.
The technical process from mould to finished part
Moulds get machined from MDF, Ureol, or aluminum using our CNC routers. Material selection depends on production volume—MDF works for prototype runs, Ureol for medium production with better dimensional stability, aluminum for high-volume production. Mould surface finish directly affects the formed part, so patterns need proper sealing and preparation.
After forming, parts need post-processing. Trimming removes excess material around the formed shape. Edge finishing smooths cut edges through flame polishing or diamond buffing. Mounting holes get drilled to precise locations. Some parts need printed graphics or paint finishes applied. We handle all finishing stages in-house rather than shipping parts elsewhere between processes.
50 years forming plastic. We know what works.
Large-format vacuum forming beds, in-house mould-making, full finishing. Complex 3D shapes from design to finished component.
Why vacuum forming works
Complex 3D Shapes
Curves, contours, and depth that flat fabrication can't touch. Perfect for branded displays and architectural elements that need dimension.
Large Format Capability
Big vacuum forming beds for big projects. Retail displays, signage shells, architectural panels. No piecing together small sections.
Multiple Materials
Acrylic, PETG, polycarbonate, ABS. Each material behaves differently. We know which one works for your job.
What we form
Retail display shells, sign faces, lightbox components, architectural panels. If it needs depth and curves, we form it.
Sign Faces & Housings
Dimensional sign shells with depth and curves
Lightbox Components
Translucent formed shells for illuminated displays
Architectural Panels
Large format decorative wall panels and cladding
Product Housings
Custom enclosures and protective covers
POS Components
Curved countertop displays and branded elements
How we work
Mould, material, forming, finishing. All in-house.
Mould Creation
CNC-machined moulds built from your design in MDF, Ureol, or aluminum. Pattern accuracy determines final part quality. We machine moulds in-house for tight tolerances.
Material Selection
Acrylic for clarity. PETG for durability. Polycarbonate for impact resistance. Material choice depends on your application, thickness, and forming complexity.
Forming
Sheet material is heated and pulled over the mould using vacuum pressure. Temperature, pressure, and timing are critical for clean details.
Finishing
Trimming, edge polishing, drilling, assembly. Formed parts get finished to spec before they leave our facility.
Why work with us?
Half a century vacuum forming everything from retail displays to architectural panels.
Most Fabricators Can't Do Large Format Vacuum Forming
Vacuum forming equipment is expensive. Takes up serious floor space. Most plastic fabricators outsource it or only handle small parts. We have large-format beds in-house. When your retail display needs a 2-meter curved shell, we form it here. No waiting on external suppliers. No coordination between different companies for moulds and forming.
We Know the Materials
Acrylic forms differently than PETG. Polycarbonate needs different temperatures than ABS. Thickness affects draw ratio. Recycled materials behave differently than virgin stock. We've been vacuum forming for decades. We know which materials work for deep draws, which hold fine detail, which combinations give you the durability and clarity you need.
Moulds Built In-House Mean Faster Turnarounds
Most suppliers outsource mould-making to pattern shops. Adds weeks to your timeline. Our CNC department machines moulds in-house. Design approval to first formed part happens faster because the mould-maker and forming operator are in the same building. Changes get handled same-day instead of waiting on external suppliers.
We Finish What We Form
Vacuum forming is just the first step. Parts need trimming, edge finishing, drilling for mounting, sometimes printing or painting. Most vacuum forming suppliers send parts elsewhere for finishing. We do it all in-house. Formed shells get trimmed on our CNC routers, edges get flame-polished or diamond-finished, holes get drilled to tolerances, assemblies get built in our workshop.
Built in Kent. Formed in-house.
Large-format vacuum forming beds, in-house mould-making, and full finishing capabilities under one roof.
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The equipment behind it
Industrial machines and precision tools. All in-house.
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