Twin Sheet Vacuum Forming

twin sheet cushioning panel Associated Thermoforming Inc.

Twin Sheet Vacuum Forming Process Compatible With Most Thermoplastics We continue our series on twin sheet vacuum forming with a discussion about materials we can use in the process.  We can employ the twin sheet vacuum forming process with almost any thermoplastic, and we’ve worked with most of them.  ABS, styrene, TPO, polyethylene, TPU, polypropylene, … Read more

Custom Plastics Thermoforming – ISO 9001:2015 Certification

ISO Certified Thermoforming Company Associated Thermoforming Inc.

We are excited to announce that we have received our ISO 9001:2015 certification. This certification means that our Quality Management System (QMS) has been assessed to be compliant with ISO 9001:2015 standards. Our certification is through Platinum Registration, and our certification # is 13132914. We at ATI have implemented and operated our own QMS in an effort to comply as … Read more

Disney + ATI Thermoforming = New Avatar Ride

Thermoforming Disney Avatar

Disney Chooses Associated Thermoforming The Disney design team selected ATI’s thermoforming process for the large wall panels in their Avatar Flight of Passage ride.  Due to the design of the parts, we chose vacuum forming as the specific thermoforming process for this project. The top picture shows just a few of the large variety of vacuum formed panels that ATI manufactured … Read more

We’ve Been Thermoforming Plastic For 40 Years!

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40 Years Thermoforming and Still Growing…              SO…we are now halfway into our 40th year in the thermoforming business, and are going strong!  As we look back over those 40 years, we are amazed to see just how much we have accomplished. First and foremost, we enjoy an excellent reputation … Read more

Thermoformers Use Sag Eye Laser Indexing For Forming Accuracy

thermoforming sag eye laser indexing Associated Thermoforming Inc.

Sag Eye Laser Indexing Indispensable in Thermoforming –  We in the thermoforming industry have used sag eye laser indexing for years to cycle or index our machines. A sag eye is a laser beam that is directed thru an oven. To begin, we insert the plastic sheet into the oven and and begin the heating process.  The … Read more

Aerospace Industry

aviation thermoforming Associated Thermoforming Inc.

ATI Portfolio Includes Aerospace Thermoforming We have recently introduced Aerospace Thermoforming into our diverse base of industries served. This came with the addition of a significant couple of new customers. We are excited to bring our highly specialized thermoforming capabilities to Aerospace products.  Here at ATI, we strive to be as diverse as possible to protect from the inevitable … Read more

ATI STRIKES GOLD WITH TWIN-SHEET THERMOFORMING

Twin-Sheet Thermoforming

ATI Strikes Twin-Sheet Thermoforming Gold Innovative Qubica AMF Pin Setter Production Thermoforming Quarterly By Bill Bregar, Senior Staff Reporter SCHAUMBURG, IL. — Heavy-duty equipment used to arrange and re-set bowling pins netted three awards for Associated Thermoforming Inc. in the parts competition at the Society of Plastics Engineers Thermoforming Conference.  In addition, ATI, which is … Read more

Multipart Assembly Award – Enclosure Panel For 3D Printer

Cut Sheet Multi Part Assembly Winner

Thermoformed Enclosure Panel For 3D Printer The article below details this award winning thermoformed enclosure panel.  We are always excited when we walk away from a thermoforming show with a first place award.  Our team is proud of our custom plastics thermoforming capabilities.  We feel that all our hard work was worth it every time … Read more