At ATI we have a complete thermoform tooling department which includes design and fabrication for plastic forming processes. Oftentimes we choose to sub-contract the fabrication, in order to deal with capacity constraints when presented with multi-part projects. However, ATI is always responsible for the outcome because we design the tooling. Therefore, a customer will never be told, “the part does not meet your requirements because the tooling was not built correctly”.
Thermoform tooling encompasses at least two, sometimes three processes. Those processes are molds, trim fixtures, and possibly assembly fixtures, which ensure consistent placement of additional parts.
Project Parameters To Determine Thermoform Tooling Approach And Type Of Tooling Required
OUTPUT OF DESIGN – 3D Solid model in Solid Works, thus defining all functional aspects of the tooling package.
Next Step: Determination of Technique
Next, we make the determination of the appropriate thermoform tooling technique. We base this decision on a variety of factors relevant to the specifics of each individual part.
OUTPUT OF FABRICATION – Molds, trim, and assembly fixtures that will produce parts to requirements, consistently over the years, regardless of operator.
Pilot Run/First Article Runs
OUTPUT OF IMPLEMENTATION – Processing defined to ensure repeatability, regardless of machine or operators used, including inspection plans.
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