thermoforming
Heated sheet molding
Thermoforming is a manufacturing process in which a plastic sheet is heated until pliable, then shaped over a mold and trimmed to create a finished product.
The technique produces packaging, trays, containers, and larger items like vehicle panels.
The company uses thermoforming to make disposable cup lids.
Fluid-filled skin swelling
- clamshellHinged mollusk covering
- trayShallow portable platform
- insertPlace within another thing
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
medical · food · retail · sealed · sterile · protective · display · lidding
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- PETNuclear medicine imaging
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
polycarbonate · ABS · acrylic · polymer · resin · sheet · film · gauge
blister
Fluid-filled skin swelling
pharmaceutical · medical · food · retail · sealed · sterile · protective · display · lidding · flange
vacuum
Absence of matter
mold · cavity · die · tooling · aluminum · female · male · undercut · texture · vent
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- PETNuclear medicine imaging
PVC · polycarbonate · ABS · acrylic · polymer · resin · sheet · film · gauge · rigid
infrared
Heat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
element · temperature · softening · pliable · zone · ceramic · quartz · platen · sag · uniform
signage
Posted public displays
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- panelDistinct flat section
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
aerospace · kiosk · bathtub · luggage · pallets · dunnage · fascia · dashboard
formation, forming, thermal, informative, informational, thermally, thermodynamics, formational, thermodynamic