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Always Improving
LATEST NEWS FROM MPM
MPM's commitment to continued improvement in quality and customer care gains speed with the commencement of the attainment of the ISO quality standard.
Posted 1 November 2012
On the back of our recent successful apprenticeship we are recruiting 2 more apprentices who will be starting at MPM this month.
Posted 13 July 2012
Vacuum Forming
High quality vacuum forming tools of all complexities are produced by the team here at MPM but we also provide the services to produce ABS and Acrylic formed components
What is Vacuum Forming?
Vacuum forming, also known as thermoforming, is a technique to shape a variety of plastics to a mold called a vacuum foaming tool. A vacuum form table is not a complicated piece of technology, it requires mechanisms to heat plastic and foam it over a tool, and a chamber from which all the air can be pumped out to form a vacuum, ensuring that the plastic adheres closely to the buck. Even homemade vacuum form tables can be so precise that small pores from organic samples will appear in the final foaming.
What are the benefits of vacuum forming?
The benefits of vacuum forming can be seen below:
- Minimal tooling costs (depending on the material chosen)
- Cost-effective for small to medium production runs
- Efficient prototype capabilities
- Quick set-ups
- Cost-effective tool modifications
- Superior design flexibility
More information on vacuum forming
For more information relating to vacuum forming and what MPM can offer you, please contact us on
Leeds +44(0) 113 236 0396 or complete our enquiry form.
