thermoform
Shape with heat
Thermoform is to shape plastic by heating it until pliable, then molding it over or into a form.
The process produces packaging, trays, containers, and automotive parts.
As a noun, a thermoform is an object made this way: The blister packs are thermoforms.
The material cools into its new shape and holds it.
Fixing firmly with pressure
Heat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- ABSAnti-lock braking system
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polycarbonateStrong transparent synthetic polymer
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
PVC · HDPE · polypropylene · sheeting · gauge · transparency · rigidity · flexibility
Hinged mollusk covering
Making or generating something
- toolingIndustrial machinery preparation
- mold-makingCreating shaped cavities for reproduction
- automationSelf-operating system design
- conveyorMechanism that transports items
robotics · mass-production · efficiency · machinery · fabrication · assembly · stacking · inspection
First functional specimen
- CADTechnical drawing technology
- radiiPlural of circle's half-diameter
- textureSurface tactile quality
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
manufacturability · user-centered · functionality · ergonomics · sustainability · tolerance · shrinkage
clamping
Fixing firmly with pressure
thermoplastic
Heat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- ABSAnti-lock braking system
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polycarbonateStrong transparent synthetic polymer
acrylic · PVC · HDPE · polypropylene · sheeting · gauge · transparency · rigidity · flexibility · recyclable
clamshell
Hinged mollusk covering
liner · signage · display · insert · point-of-purchase
production
Making or generating something
- toolingIndustrial machinery preparation
- mold-makingCreating shaped cavities for reproduction
- automationSelf-operating system design
conveyor · robotics · mass-production · efficiency · machinery · fabrication · assembly · stacking · inspection
prototype
First functional specimen
aesthetics · manufacturability · user-centered · functionality · ergonomics · sustainability · tolerance · shrinkage
thermoformextrude
Force through an opening
cast · machine · 3D print · injection molding · CNC machine