ACRYLIC MOLDING

Apart from attaining the desired shape, acrylic sheet molding also offers a wide spectrum of beneficial aspects, including phenomenal optical clarity, incredible UV protection, weatherproofing, considerable impact strength that offers rigidity, remarkable dimensional stability, higher resistance to almost every aqueous solution, high biaxial toughness, and low mold shrinkage and water absorption. Above all, there is no toxic composition in acrylic molds and hence you can recycle them.

Vacuum forming is a simpler variant of thermoforming that is frequently the most cost-effective and time-saving choice. The acrylic sheet is heated and extended over a mold, with any air between the acrylic and the mold being removed by a vacuum.

When the object has precise corners and edges, another thermoforming process called pressure forming is used. The sheet is warmed and forced into the mold. This approach is utilized for applications like visual merchandising since it allows for better accuracy.

Small parts can be made with acrylic injection molding, but it is more expensive than thermoforming. However, mass production can lower the cost per unit. The quality of injection molding is influenced by characteristics such as mold tool design, acrylic product wall thickness, acrylic product behavior over time, and shrinkage. 

Whenever you are looking for an acrylic molding machine, make sure it has got all the necessary aspects for a good acrylic sheet molding. Take care of the machine type, actuation, machine orientation, clamping force, stroke, opening, shot size, and injection pressure. Pleasant Plastic helps you with the best acrylic molding services.