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−	~~While single-use plastic is being eliminated, multi-use plastic is becoming increasingly popular for industrial applications. One of the reasons for its popularity is that it allows the use of [https~~:~~//www.ansini.co.uk/services/plastic-vacuum-forming/ vacuum thermoforming]. This offers many benefits to many different industries and sectors who require specialised and unique equipment.~~	+	#Redirect:[[Thermoforming_for_the_Construction_Industry\|Thermoforming for the Construction Industry]]
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−	~~=== Functional at any scale ===~~	+
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−	The term “industry” used to be synonymous with “mass production”. It is true that mass production is still hugely important. There is, however, a growing demand for smaller production runs at an affordable cost. The fact that thermoforming is economical at any scale makes it perfect for modern industry.	+
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−	~~=== Wide choice of plastics ===~~	+
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−	Although ABS is probably the plastic most associated with thermoforming, there are actually many different kinds of plastics which can be used. This helps to ensure the sustainability of thermoforming in both an industrial and environmental sense. It also seems reasonable to assume that the flexibility of the [~~https://www.ansini.co.uk/services/plastic-vacuum-forming/ thermoforming process] will allow it to adapt to ongoing developments in plastics manufacturing.~~	+
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−	~~=== Easy tooling ===~~	+
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−	Developing tools for thermoforming moulds is a fairly straightforward process. It’s much easier than developing tools for injection moulding and vastly easier than developing tools for more traditional processes.	+
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−	The most obvious advantage of this is that it reduces the cost of developing tools. This reduced cost can be passed on to the customer or used to increase margins (or both). The less obvious benefit is that simple tooling makes for quick tooling. This allows for jobs to be turned around in the shortest possible timescales.	+
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−	It also means that it is fairly easy, and therefore fairly affordable, to make changes to the basic product. For example, companies could order a small run of a product for real-world testing. They might then update it based on feedback and test it again. This process could go on for several cycles before the company was satisfied and ready to order a larger batch.	+
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−	~~=== Suitable for products of all shapes and sizes ===~~	+
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−	When people think about thermoforming, the first thought which comes to mind is probably large, flat products. It is true that these are probably the mainstay of thermoforming. Skylights, equipment covers and body panels for vehicles are all routinely made using thermoforming.	+
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−	Thermoforming ~~is, however, suitable~~ for ~~making products of all kinds of shapes and sizes. That is why it’s routinely used in~~ the ~~packaging industry. It can also be used for the likes of bezels on phones and tablets and components on dashboards.~~	+
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−	~~=== Robust but light and attractive ===~~	+
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−	Thermoforming can create products which can stand up the most demanding of uses in the harshest environments. Thermoformed plastics are now trusted to replace materials such as steel and fiberglass. They offer comparable levels of strength but are much lighter and significantly more attractive.	+
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−	The importance of appearance varies between industries and applications, but it is generally a benefit. Even in heavily manual industries, such as construction and agriculture, it can be helpful to present a professional image. Making sure your equipment is at least presentable can play a significant role in that.	+
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−	In some industries, appearance is of paramount importance. For example, in transport, even budget-level seating has to look at least pleasant. As prices go up, so does the importance of looking good. Similar dynamics usually apply in retail. Customers expect even budget-level products to look acceptable. As prices increase, so do expectations about their appearance.	+
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−	~~=== Safety benefits ===~~	+
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−	Thermoformed plastics are now increasingly being used to replace glass. They can match traditional glass for translucency but are lighter and more robust. This makes them easier to install and a lot safer. As a result, they are becoming the preferred choice for applications such as skylights.	+
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While single-use plastic is being eliminated, multi-use plastic is becoming increasingly popular for industrial applications. One of the reasons for its popularity is that it allows the use of [https://www.ansini.co.uk/services/plastic-vacuum-forming/ vacuum thermoforming]. This offers many benefits to many different industries and sectors who require specialised and unique equipment.

=== Functional at any scale ===

The term “industry” used to be synonymous with “mass production”. It is true that mass production is still hugely important. There is, however, a growing demand for smaller production runs at an affordable cost. The fact that thermoforming is economical at any scale makes it perfect for modern industry.

=== Wide choice of plastics ===

Although ABS is probably the plastic most associated with thermoforming, there are actually many different kinds of plastics which can be used. This helps to ensure the sustainability of thermoforming in both an industrial and environmental sense. It also seems reasonable to assume that the flexibility of the [https://www.ansini.co.uk/services/plastic-vacuum-forming/ thermoforming process] will allow it to adapt to ongoing developments in plastics manufacturing.

=== Easy tooling ===

Developing tools for thermoforming moulds is a fairly straightforward process. It’s much easier than developing tools for injection moulding and vastly easier than developing tools for more traditional processes.

The most obvious advantage of this is that it reduces the cost of developing tools. This reduced cost can be passed on to the customer or used to increase margins (or both). The less obvious benefit is that simple tooling makes for quick tooling. This allows for jobs to be turned around in the shortest possible timescales.

It also means that it is fairly easy, and therefore fairly affordable, to make changes to the basic product. For example, companies could order a small run of a product for real-world testing. They might then update it based on feedback and test it again. This process could go on for several cycles before the company was satisfied and ready to order a larger batch.

=== Suitable for products of all shapes and sizes ===

When people think about thermoforming, the first thought which comes to mind is probably large, flat products. It is true that these are probably the mainstay of thermoforming. Skylights, equipment covers and body panels for vehicles are all routinely made using thermoforming.

Thermoforming is, however, suitable for making products of all kinds of shapes and sizes. That is why it’s routinely used in the packaging industry. It can also be used for the likes of bezels on phones and tablets and components on dashboards.

=== Robust but light and attractive ===

Thermoforming can create products which can stand up the most demanding of uses in the harshest environments. Thermoformed plastics are now trusted to replace materials such as steel and fiberglass. They offer comparable levels of strength but are much lighter and significantly more attractive.

The importance of appearance varies between industries and applications, but it is generally a benefit. Even in heavily manual industries, such as construction and agriculture, it can be helpful to present a professional image. Making sure your equipment is at least presentable can play a significant role in that.

In some industries, appearance is of paramount importance. For example, in transport, even budget-level seating has to look at least pleasant. As prices go up, so does the importance of looking good. Similar dynamics usually apply in retail. Customers expect even budget-level products to look acceptable. As prices increase, so do expectations about their appearance.

=== Safety benefits ===

Thermoformed plastics are now increasingly being used to replace glass. They can match traditional glass for translucency but are lighter and more robust. This makes them easier to install and a lot safer. As a result, they are becoming the preferred choice for applications such as skylights.

--[[User:Ansini|Ansini]] 14:10, 13 Feb 2021 (BST)

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