Pressure Forming

When it comes to pressure forming, Kintz Plastics is the leader in the Northeast. Pressure formed parts can produce a finish with precise texture formed into the surface. It is ideal when an attractive finish is critical and is an affordable alternative to injection molding.

APPLICATIONS:
Use pressure forming when the part will be the "face" of the product expecting a long life. We can pressure form a company logo or model designation with styling lines, surface texture or other features in a light weight and durable part. Use pressure forming when there are undercuts or rims and a greater depth of draw.

CAPABILITIES:
Pressure forming competes with injection molding in terms of surface detail where sharpness and crispness of styling lines and logos is important. It has much more affordable tooling with a shorter time-to-market with easier updates and modifications.

HOW IT WORKS:
Pressure forming uses both vacuum and air pressure to push the soft, heated plastic more tightly against the mold giving the part sharp detail.