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Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming

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Course# Date Time Location
145-1155 06/19/2025 - 06/19/2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Microsoft Teams
Cost: $1,200.00 USD
Online Registration
CEU's: 0.8
Instructor: Mr. Christopher Paige

Course Overview

This one-day course will cover Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming equipment operations, applications and trouble-shooting problems that can occur with these types, of processing equipment. There will be video demonstrations on the operations of Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming Equipment.

Instructor Biography:

Paige

Christopher (Chris) Paige holds a M. S. Degree in Plastics Engineering - 2005 (University of Massachusetts – Lowell) and a M.S. Degree in Polymer Chemistry – 1991 (University of Cincinnati). He is a member of Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), American Chemical Society (ACS) and America Society of Materials (ASM) and has over 30 years’ experience, working in Industry. As a Laboratory Manager, at the University of Akron, Chris performed numerous hands-on plastics processing projects, for domestic and International corporate clients. He is a subject matter expert on Single Screw Extrusion, Twin Screw Extrusion, Blown Film Processing, 3-D Printing, Thermoforming and Injection Molding. Chris also trained Graduate and Undergraduate students on the hands-on operation of Large scale plastic processing equipment and characterization equipment (Thermal Analysis and mechanical Inston), while at the University of Akron.

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Thermoforming Equipment

  • Thermoforming Equipment Set-up (Six Steps of Thermoforming) and other Thermoforming Techniques.
  • Heating Methods, Types of Ovens, Molds, Definitions - Specifically, Draw Ratio and Area Ratio.
  • Materials used for Thermoforming.
  • Thermoforming Cost.
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of the Thermoforming Process.
  • Preventive Maintenance and Safety Precautions.

Trouble Shooting and Resolving Thermoforming Problems or Issues

  • What is Trouble-Shooting? – Note: Trouble- shooting is not Process Development or Process Scale-Up.
  • Identification of the problems or Issues that can occur, with Thermoforming equipment.
  • Finding the Best Approach to resolving Vacuum Forming Problems, or Issues.

Video Demonstration of a Operational Thermoforming Unit

  • Video Demonstration of an Operational Thermoforming Unit.

Vacuum Forming Equipment

  • Vacuum Forming Equipment Set-up (Six Stages of Vacuum Forming).
  • Utilization of 3-D Printing, for Vacuum Forming Mold Design.
  • Materials used for Vacuum Forming.
  • Vacuum Forming Cost.
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of the Vacuum Forming Process.
  • Preventive Maintenance and Safety Precautions.

Trouble Shooting and Resolving Vacuum Forming Problems or Issues 

  • Identification the problems or Issues that can occur, with Vacuum Forming Equipment.
  • Finding the Best Approach to resolving Vacuum Forming Problems, or Issues.

Video Demonstration of an Operational Vacuum Forming Unit

  • Video Demonstration of an Operational Vacuum Forming Unit.

Applications of Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming 

  • Thermoformed Mass Production Parts and Applications.
  • Vacuum Formed Mass Production Parts and Applications.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions or need more information about this course, please contact:

Penelope Pinkston
330-972-8303
penelo1@uakron.edu

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Registration information: Registration shall remain open until posted as closed on the course listing on this site.

Registrations must be guaranteed by check, a purchase order number or a credit card, otherwise the registration will not be processed. Checks should be made payable to "The Akron Polymer Technology Services Training Center" and must include a copy of your completed registration form. Course fees are due before attending.

All registrations—whether by online, phone, fax or mail—will be confirmed and considered binding and subject to all cancellation policies. If you do not receive a confirmation prior to the class, please call The Akron Polymer Technology Services Training Center to verify your registration.

Course fee includes classroom instruction, instructional materials, parking permits, continental breakfast, lunch, beverages and refreshment breaks. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED AND ON A FIRST-COME BASIS. EARLY REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!

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