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The twin sheet thermoforming process is used to create durable, cost-effective, hollow components used by OEMs throughout multiple industries, including the transportation industry. From panels and floor liners to other less noticeable parts, twin sheet thermoforming can be seen widely throughout multiple sectors of the transportation industry.  Allied Plastics breaks down the twin sheet thermoforming process … Read more

Heavy truck OEMs provide the backbone to the American economic infrastructure. The United States trucking industry accounts for a large majority of shipping in the country and the trucks that hit the road daily must be built with durable materials.  Increasingly, heavy truck OEMs are beginning to shift toward a metal to plastic conversion for specific applications in their equipment.  Behind cost-effective business practices, more repeatability … Read more

There are multiple ways to manufacture large part products in the modern era, but some methods are better than others. Thermoforming vs injection molding remains a hot-button issue with both services lending themselves to large plastic part manufacturing. However, thermoforming for large parts specifically holds the upper hand not only from a cost perspective, but … Read more

When considering vacuum forming services, choosing between single sheet versus twin sheet is one of the first decisions your team will have to make. While both services perform the essential functions of vacuum forming, they vary in product application and benefits of manufacturing services. Allied Plastics breaks down when to use double wall construction, twin … Read more

The best thermoforming projects are the best because they started with high-quality thermoforming tooling services. Understanding the importance of tooling is critical to the outcome of any thermoforming project, but the factors that go into tooling are just as important to know. Costs and timelines are the components that customers often ask about when it … Read more

Large part thermoforming projects can vary in size, scale, and product applications. Engineering and design considerations for these projects should specify part manufacturing in order to streamline production and ensure smooth operations from conception to completion. Allied Plastics, a custom thermoforming manufacturer, offers a large part thermoforming engineering guide with some of the best practices … Read more

Complex manufacturing requirements are increasingly common in modern industrial programs. Large geometries, structural load demands, tight tolerances, and multi-stage finishing all introduce risk as products move from concept to production. Custom plastic thermoforming provides manufacturers with a practical way to manage that complexity. By aligning materials, processes, and production controls, thermoforming allows complex requirements to … Read more

Large part thermoforming typically involves heavy-gauge sheet and significant draw depth. It is commonly selected for oversized industrial components where structural integrity, durability, and production scalability matter. Applications often include structural housings, large enclosures, protective covers, and other large-format parts that would be cost-prohibitive or impractical to produce through injection molding. For many medium- to … Read more

Thermoforming plastic is an ideal way for OEMs to streamline production. Learn more here.

Thermoforming industrial packaging is becoming a popular option for businesses dealing with damaged parts and inefficient shipping processes. Learn more here.