Thermoforming

  • Thermoforming is a fully automated manufacturing process for plastic moulded parts that can be formed from a simple two-dimensional sheet in a plastic state by stamping and air pressure to create the end product. The process is extremely cost-effective and is mainly used for packaging applications such as drinking cups and salad bowls, but also for technical parts such as lorry wings, door panels and refrigerator housings.
  • The processing technology laboratory has its own thermoforming system. During the practical course, you will learn the basic criteria of  process control on the Illig SB 53 - C, how this can influence product quality and how mould technology influences quality. Here too, you will work independently on the machine in small groups.
Figure 01: Illig thermoforming machine SB 53
Figure 01: Illig thermoforming machine SB 53
Image 02: Students working on the thermoforming machine in the laboratory practical course
Image 02: Students working on the thermoforming machine in the laboratory practical course

Laboratory management

Prof. Ansgar Jaeger

Phone
+49 931 3511-8415
E-Mail
ansgar.jaeger[at]thws.de

Room

  • C.0.05

Device

  • Illig SB 53 – C,
    Table size 400x500 mm