Article: NPE news in thermoforming.(NPE 2009: thermoforming)

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For thermoforming of both heavy-gauge sheet and thin-gauge packaging, the show will present new machines with unusual flexibility, able to form a wide variety of products and materials. The big news in industrial forming is a commercial system for fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites. Users can also switch off its extra hydraulic pressure and run it as a conventional vacuum former.

Competition is heating up among trim-in-place thermoformers for high-precision drink and yogurt cups. Several exhibitors will bring new roll-fed machines to NPE and at least two will be running. You'll also see faster tool changing, more ...

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