Vacuum Thermoformer FORMA produces packaging, formed parts and technical accessories from thermoplastic films. An automatic forming cycle and a choice of moulds and equipment allow the machine to be adapted to the product shape and production requirements.
The FORMA vacuum forming machine heats thermoplastic film until it becomes pliable, then shapes it using a mould and vacuum. Depending on the tooling used, the machine supports forming over male moulds or into female moulds.
The operator feeds film from a roll, and the machine performs an automatic forming cycle. Once the cycle is complete, the formed and cut-off part is removed manually. Optional automatic film feeding and product take-off systems allow a higher level of workstation automation.
Film pre-blowing helps prepare the material for forming and achieve a more uniform wall thickness distribution. For deep products formed in female moulds, a plug assist can be used to help stretch the film inside the mould.
The machine table is designed for connection to a water cooling system. An optional water chiller helps stabilise mould temperatures and shorten the process cycle. The forming area can be reduced using a reducing frame to suit the product being manufactured.
Additional machine features
Optional equipment
The scope of equipment is agreed when selecting the machine configuration.
FORMA is used to manufacture products shaped by heating film and reproducing the surface of a mould. The choice of material, tooling and equipment depends on the product geometry and the required wall thickness.
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When purchasing a Zemat machine, customers also gain direct access to the team that knows its design, configuration and welding process. Zemat machines are supported by our own technical service team, so there is no need to rely on third-party providers or explain the machine and process from the beginning.
We support customers during installation and commissioning, train operators and maintenance teams, and provide technical service worldwide. In many cases, issues can also be diagnosed and resolved remotely by checking machine settings, recipes, process parameters or system messages without waiting for an on-site service visit.
Every welding process has different requirements, so the machine configuration is selected according to the specific product, material, component dimensions and planned production conditions.
Tell us what you need to weld and how your process works. Based on this information, we can help select the right machine model, generator power, working area, operating method, tooling and any additional equipment required.
