Thermoforming pilotFormech 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
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Processing trials/resultsMaterial 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
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Performance testingStandard 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
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