Advanced Thermoforming: Methods, Machines and Materials, Applications and Automation

Introduces the latest innovations in thermoforming materials,processes, and applications

Advanced Thermoforming brings readers fully up to date with thelatest standards, processes, materials, and applications in thefield. From forming to filling to sealing processes, the authorexplains everything that can now be accomplished using the mostadvanced thermoforming technologies available. Moreover, readerslearn how to fully leverage these technologies in order to designand manufacture products that meet all specifications at minimumcost and maximum efficiency.

Emphasizing the application of advanced thermoforming for theproduction of technical parts and packaging, the book:

Guides readers through all facets of development, design, andmachine and mold technology

Recommends new technologies that offer higher productivity,better quality, and lower costs

Describes common raw materials used in thermoforming, includinghow specific materials affect the production process

Explains the proper handling of semi–finished products andformed parts

Sets forth the basic principles of extrusion, an essentialprocess underlying thermoforming

Introduces the latest software techniques to simulate thethermoforming of new products

Throughout the book, readers learn about the latest innovationsin thermoforming, from thermoformed automobile body parts to fullyautomated packaging assembly lines. The author offers valuablecontent from his interviews with leading industrial thermoformers,sharing insights and tips from their years of hands–on experiencewith readers.

With Advanced Thermoforming as their guide, polymer and plasticsengineering professionals and students can now explore and exploitthe full range of possibilities that thermoforming technologyoffers.

1. Introduction.

2. Basics of thermoforming and thermoplastics.

3. Production of semi finished products, Extrusion andCoextrusion.

4. Introduction Technical parts.

5. Antenna Manufacturing.

6. Fueltank.

7. Automotive body and commercial vehicles applications.

8. Production of refrigerator liners.

9. Paintreplacement in automative applications, chromeoptics.

10. Engine air intake PA 6 GF 15.

11. Sanitary equipment.

12. Thermoforming and milling of large parts.

13. Changeover sheet machines.

14. Chrome parts.

15. Applications in aircraft and mass transportation.

16. High quality and fully transparent products.

17. Multi Deco Molding.

18. Parts made form ABS + PA.

19. Softfeel.

20. Introduction Packaging.

21. A Method of optimizing a thermoforming process.

22. Analysis of thermoforming film and thermoformingresults.

23. Automated packaging.

24. Production of flower pots.

25. Steelrule die punching.

26. Creation of anglehair in steel rule die punching.

27. Production of meat trays.

28. Multilayer Films in thermoforming applications.

29. PET in Thermoforming applications.

30. Thermoformed Packaging made of PLA.

31. Peel und Reseal.

32. Foampackaging PP and PS.

33. Blisterpackaging of Syringes.

34. Production of drinking cups.

35. Ultrasonic sealing and cutting in Thermoforming.

36. Understanding the brittle behavior of PS cups.

37. Pre printed sheet for lid thermoforming.

38. Flexible Film.

39. Simulation.

40. Recycling.

41. Explanation.

Index.

Sven Engelmann is the Director of Polymer Technology at GerhardSchubert GmbH, where he leads the development of thermoformingtechnology. He is also a lecturer on thermoforming at theUniversity of Stuttgart and the Aalen University of AppliedSciences in Germany.