Precision Pressure Forming of ABS for the Electronic Industry

Precision Pressure FormingA customer in the electronics industry was in need of a robust enclosure cover to house and protect circuit boards in an electronics application. The customer supplied drawings called out the use of black utility ABS for the cover that would measure 43.00" x 33.00", and be .250" thick. It featured an undercut flange formed around the perimeter of body, and a smooth paint grade surface finish.

Specializing in precision thermoforming of ABS and other materials we decided to manufacture this product on our 3-station rotary pressure forming machine. After pressure forming, the parts went through rigorous quality inspections to verify flatness, the forming details, and surface quality. Upon completion of thermoforming the part was then trimmed using a 5-axis CNC router, this process required meeting tolerance of ± 0.005". The total quantity of the run was 4,000 pieces which we delivered in four weeks from the start of production.

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Highlights of this Precision Thermoformed ABS Project

Product Description ABS Electronic Enclosure Cover
Precision Thermoforming Capabilities Applied/Processes Primary:
Pressure Form (3-Station Rotary Machine)
Secondary:
5-Axis CNC Router Trimming
Gluing
  • Utilizing Structural Acrylic Adhesive
Packaging
  • Bagged
  • Boxed
  • Palletized
Equipment Used to Manufacture Part 3-Station Rotary Thermoforming Machine
5-Axis CNC Router
Tooling:
  • 1-Up Female Temperature Controlled Machined Aluminum Pressure Form Mold with Air Fired Lifters to Form and Release the Undercut Areas
  • Precision Machined Trim Fixtures
Overall Part Dimensions Length: 43.00"
Width: 33.00"
Material Thickness: .250"
Tightest Tolerances ± 0.005"
Material Used Black Utility ABS
Material Finish Smooth - Paint Grade
Features Undercut Flange Formed Around the Perimeter of Body
In process testing/inspection performed Formed Parts Inspected for Forming Detail and Surface Quality.
Industry for Use Electronic Industry
Delivery Location Northern California
Volume 4,000 Units
Delivery/Turnaround Time 4 Weeks from start of production
Standards Met Customer Supplied 3D CAD Solid Model
Product Name ABS Electronic Enclosure

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