Thermoforming pilot

Formech thermoforming pilot

Forming area: Max 647mm x 622mm

Drawing depth: 350mm

Material/sheet thickness: 0,25–6mm

Operations

• Manual: For new tools and new materials, start up.•
• Semi-automatic: Operates for single cycle.
• Automatic: When processing is stable.

Pyrometer temp. or time control

Tooling: Positive and/or negative tools with plug assist

Materials

All thermoplastic material that are

available in sheet or roll can be thermoformed. Some examples are: HIPS, ABS, PE, PP, PET, PVC, PC, PMMA

Processing trials/results

Material evaluations

• Testing material combinations
• Multilayer shee of different material
• Evaluation of recycled material
• Recipe evaluation
• Raw material quality and consistency•Material selection and verification

Process parameter optimisation

• Quality improvement
• Tests at industrial relevant conditions
• Product and process development

Applications

Vehicle parts

Medical parts and prototypes

Toys and models

Packaging, food containers

Enclosures and housings

Performance testing

Standard tests / Datasheet tests

Norner perform very many standard tests

• Mechanical properties according to ISO / ASTM standards•Chemical characterization
• Food migration OML/SML
• Gloss: ISO 2813 and ASTM D2457
• Haze : ASTM D1003•

Thermoforming performance tests

• Product evaluation
• Thickness distribution
• Dimensional tolerance
• Drop test
• Top load
• Blooming
• Stack test
• Welding/sealing tests of lidding film
• Tub sealing and retort capability
• Residual stress