A thermoplastic sheet is heated till soft, then vacuum pressure is applied to stretch the softened material over a forming tool.
#### **Our Machines**
* Formech 686, 1x - Maximum depth of draw: 320mm
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*Available at the ProtoLAB:*
| Material | Thicknesses | Sheet Size (mm) |
| ------------ | ----------- | --------------- |
| PETG | 0.5 - 2mm | 685 x 660 |
| ABS | 0.5 - 2mm | 685 x 660 |
| PET | 0.5 - 2mm | 685 x 660 |
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#### TECHNICIAN-ASSISTED
[**Book a Technician**](/protolab/services/book-a-technician.md)
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Refer to [Moulding & Casting](/protolab/techniques/moulding-and-casting.md) under [Techniques](/protolab/techniques.md) for more resources relating to moulding, forming and casting processes.
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