Ever wondered how we achieve our flawless contours and curves?
The solution is found in the detailed process of thermoforming. This technique involves carefully heating a solid surface sheet and then skillfully shaping it by expertly manipulating it into a predetermined mould.
Traditionally, thermoforming was found in places like kitchens and bathrooms. But as technology evolved, so did our capabilities.
Thermoforming opened up a whole new world for solid surface materials, making waves in both design and application.
Thermoforming Process
1. The first step entails heating the sheet material within a flatbed oven until it reaches a temperature of 170 degrees.
2. Once heated, the sheet is carefully removed from the oven and draped over a positive mould positioned within a vacuum press. (Although the solid surface sheet has been heated, it's not completely malleable so some pressure is required to encourage the new form).
3. Once the air is extracted the power of the vacuum pulls the solid surface sheet into the corners of the mould and, once cooled, the new form is permanently set.
