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. You 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 you have 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.
COMPARISON GUIDE Pressure Forming Injection Molding TOOLING INVESTMENT A fraction of Injection Expensive TIME-TO-MARKET A few weeks Weeks to months DURABILITY As durable as injection As durable as pressure forming WEIGHT Light to very light Heavier than pressure formed part EXTERIOR DETAIL Sharp detail one side Sharp detail both sides UPDATES/REVISIONS Quick, affordable Very expensive RESIN OPTIONS Many Limited options FINISH OPTIONS Many Very limited
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