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Thermoforming Thin-gauge

Q: What volumes are ideal for thin-gauge thermoforming?

Coil thermoforming is perfectly suited for medium and large series, thanks to its high speed and stable repeatability.

Q: Can recycled materials be incorporated?

When functional constraints permit, RBL Plastics can use recycled materials , in collaboration with its extrusion partners.

Q: What level of accuracy can thin-gauge thermoforming offer?

The automation of the process allows for achieving tolerances of ±0.2 to ±0.5 mm , depending on the geometry and technical nature of the part.

Q: Does thin-gauge thermoforming allow for complex reliefs or geometries?

Yes. The process offers excellent capacity Cheese details , particularly for technical adjustments, support areas or functional reliefs.

The plastic bobbin transformation also called thin-gauge thermoforming consists of heating a plastic film 0.2 to 2.5 mm to form it and then cut it continuously. This automated process is ideal for producing lightweight, repeatable parts at a high rate.

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What are the advantages of thin-gauge thermoforming for an industrial project?

The thin-gauge thermoforming pmetal to produce light parts, accurate and highly repeatable with a low unit cost.

This technology suitable for large series as well as to the conditioning and logistics needs, particularly when thin walls and continuous production are required. RBL Plastiques uses it in particular for Handling platforms, technical chocks and thermoformed packaging. Thanks to its Dedicated Ercé-en-Lamée site equipped with 6 automated lines, RBL Plastiques supports its clients throughout the entire process, from needs analysis to series production, including assembly and recycling.

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Reduce production cost

Thin-gauge thermoforming allows for a very low unit cost, ideal for large series and high-speed projects.

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Ensuring consistent quality

The process ensures controlled thickness, high repeatability, and production stability, even in continuous flow.

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Speed up the deployment

Full automation and six dedicated bobbin lines offer responsive production with full traceability.

The 8 key steps thin-gauge thermoforming

1 - Needs analysis and techno-economic proposal

Every project begins with a thorough analysis of your specification document. The functional aspects and the usage environment are studied to propose the most suitable thermoformed solution.

Following this detailed study, our design office formalises a Technical and economic proposal which is transmitted to you. This includes, in particular, the thermoplastic retained, the industrial constraints considered as well as the technical solution envisaged. It also includes an estimate of the required investment according to the volumes and the quality of finish required.

2 - Validation phase

The analysis of your needs, followed by a digital file validation phase which will be used for the production of the series. To do this, our design office can assist you by providing expert support on design subjects, particularly thanks to its mastery of SolidWorks.

3 - Design and manufacture of tooling

RBL Plastiques then designs the forming molds and cutting tools necessary for the project too called tooling. This ensures perfect consistency between the digital definition, the tooling and the desired plastic part.

Moreover, our in-house expertise in Tools and prototyping ensures great responsiveness and total mastery of development.

4 - Phase prototype

Following the study of the project and the digital design, the project is translated via the prototype production. Prototyping allows you to take the designed concept and refine it, bringing it to life for validation before starting the industrialisation phase.

It allows, in particular, to validate the mechanical outfit, The surface quality and finish of the part being considered.

5 - Qualification phase process

The qualification process phase is carried out before series production. For this, we mobilise the PPAP and APQP, two methods for to qualify all product and process specifications.

These include, in particular, the details of the industrial skills deployed and the different production phases that will enable series production.

This phase notably ensures stable and repeatable productions for subsequent stages, with a clear visualisation of the adopted production method.

6 - Series production

Following the study and qualification stages, RBL Plastics will support you in the series production. During this phase, the thermoformed parts are produced continuously, cut, packaged according to the characteristics of the qualification file drawn up during the process qualification phase.

RBL Plastiques thus guarantees consistent quality, a full traceability and a High industrial repeatability. The production draws on both Fine and thick-gauge thermoforming.

7 - Assembly of parts and sub-assemblies

Once the parts have been manufactured, these are assembled to form the simple or complex subsets. In this context, each piece is given a finish.

Ten Complementary components can also be integrated to Finalise sets (metal parts, inserts, fasteners, decorative trims).

8 - Control and dispatch

The parts are then packaged and dispatched via our supply chain in compliance with the customer's logistics plan, ensuring continuity of supply.

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What volumes are ideal for thin-gauge thermoforming?

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Coil thermoforming is perfectly suited for medium and large series, thanks to its high speed and stable repeatability.

Can recycled materials be incorporated?

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When functional constraints permit, RBL Plastics can use recycled materials, in collaboration with its extrusion partners.

What level of accuracy can thin-gauge thermoforming offer?

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The automation of the process allows for achieving tolerances of ±0.2 to ±0.5 mm, depending on the geometry and technical nature of the part.

To what size can we produce in thin thickness?

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Coil lines allow for the forming of parts on a standard useful surface of 640 × 840 mm, in single or multi-fingerprint mode depending on the project.

What is the average lead time for production to start?

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Following the prototype's approval, production can start quickly thanks to lines 100 % automated, which ensures reactive serialisation.

Does thin-gauge thermoforming allow for complex reliefs or geometries?

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Yes. The process offers excellent capacity Cheese details, particularly for technical adjustments, support areas or functional reliefs.

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