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Imatex processing : Bending, folding and drape forming<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Imatex processing
Bending, folding
and
drape forming<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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The plastics we process are thermoplastics which can be reshaped at higher temperatures.<\/h2>\n

When heated locally or fully they become flexible and the material can be formed to the required angle.<\/p>\n

For more complicated shapes the sheet is completely heated in an oven and then cooled in a mould to the required shape. We also have the right machines for carrying out drape forming.<\/p>\n

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Imatex\u00a0processing: Bending, folding and drape forming<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Imatex\u00a0processing<\/h1>\n

Bending, folding and drape forming<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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After cooling in molds, a bended piece retains its shape.<\/p>\n

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PET and PC can be bended without heating.<\/p>\n

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Half-spheres are blown in the traditional way.<\/p>\n

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Drape forming is used for low quantities.<\/p>\n

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The molding of plastics has various applications.<\/p>\n

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The dishes for butcher’s shops have been produced for 65 years.<\/p>\n

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When curving, the entire sheet is heated until it can be formed.<\/a><\/p>\n

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The plastics we process are thermoplastics which can be reshaped at higher temperatures.<\/h2>\n

When heated locally or fully they become flexible and the material can be formed to the required angle.<\/p>\n

For more complicated shapes the sheet is completely heated in an oven and then cooled in a mould to the required shape. We also have the right machines for carrying out drape forming.<\/p>\n

Some materials, such as polycarbonate and PET can also be folded on our CNC-controlled folding bench.<\/p>\n

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