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8th European Thermoforming Conference

8th European Thermoforming Conference
April 26 - April 27, 2012
Venice, Italy

Date: 
April 26, 2012 - 8:00am - April 27, 2012 - 5:00pm

ETD D43: Fundamentals of Thermoforming Training Course Thin and Thick Gauge

Date: 
April 25, 2012 - 10:00am - 6:00pm

Registration Form/Printable Flyer—Share with colleagues.

Experience Level: Fundamental-Intermediate
Peter Lichtherte, Technical Consulting & Management

Location:
NH Laguna Palace Hotel
Venice(Mestre), Italy

Registration fee: €175

Programme:
10.00h Start

Trimming Thermoformed Structures

“Generally, there are two methods of trimming the tray or container from the web of polymeric material: (a) a matching punch and die assembly; and (b) a steel rule trim tool assembly. While matching punch and die assemblies are generally durable, the process creates unwanted trimmings or shavings commonly referred to as "angel hair." To reduce the presence of angel hairs, manufactures often decrease the lip thickness of the part. However, this reduction in lip thickness adversely affects the strength of the part.”

Recent US Patents

 10/12/2010
7,811,492
Process and apparatus for trimming polymeric parts
Ennis et al of Pactiv has developed a device for forming and trimming from a continuous web by thermoforming and trimming with a blade and a vacuum system.  (RDC 1/7/2011)

 

Thermoforming Containers

container(plural containers)

  1. An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.
  2. A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods (also cargo container).

(Wiktionary, Containers, 1/29/2011)

Recent US Patents

1/18/2011
7,871,651
Thermoformed plastic container for chocolate
Sinichko, Abernathy and Bowers of Cadbury Adams, New Jersey,  have developed a three-dimensionally shaped edible candy including chocolate; and a thermoformed hollow container conforming to the three-dimensional shape of the candy.  The container consists of two parts connected by a snap lockable living hinge.  (RDC 8/5/2011)

10/19/2010
7,815,428
Apparatuses and processes for packaging products
Minghetti of Sarong, Italyhas developed a thermoforming device for forming containers consisting of a die, a shearing device which is so shaped as to be removably connectable to said operating device. (RDC 1/18/2011)

 

Packaging

 

European Thermoforming

European Thermoforming

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Thermoforming

Thermoforming

Divisions are technical groups that are organized around a specific process or application in the plastics industry. Division participants can attend technical conferences, network with colleagues, publish and present technical information and research, and stay current with news and information through Division newsletters and conference proceedings.
 

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