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Thermoforming Norton® Fluoropolymer Films

Posted by Mack Hendrick on Aug 18, 2015 2:15:48 PM

High-Performance Plastics in 3D

It’s a process often taken for granted for something that has almost endless applications. Thermoforming involves shaping plastics into a variety of products. But you know that already. And you know it is a tried and true method for heating a sheet of plastic almost to its melting point, then shaping it with a form or a mold to create custom products for very specific requirements. The process itself utilizes vacuum to pull the plastic towards the mold or form, which is why it is also often referred to as vacuum forming. 

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Topics: High-Performance Plastics, Norton Films, Norton Fluoropolymer Films

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