Thermoforming Mould

A thermoforming mold is a type of mold that can be used to create a variety of shapes and sizes for packaging. The process for making these molds involves heating up the plastic until it becomes malleable, then using the mold to shape the plastic into various packaging forms. The process can be used for a number of different applications, including food packaging, industrial packaging or even medical packaging, etc. In the packaging industry, precise and quality thermoforming molds are a critical part of creating high-quality packaging products. 

During the thermoforming process, the plastic sheet is heated to a softened state and then pressed onto the mould using air pressure and mechanical force. After cooling, it forms a product that matches the contour of the mould. The mould plays several key roles in this process:

Shaping: Imparts the precise shape and dimensions to the product.

Cooling: Contains internal cooling channels that rapidly remove heat, solidifying the product.

Demoulding: Designed with features like draft angles to ensure the formed product can be released smoothly.

Surface Finishing: The surface finish of the mould cavity directly determines the product's aesthetic quality (glossy, matte, textured).