Formech Company Overview

Content Company Background Vacuum Forming Process Vacuum Forming Machines Formech Custom Machines Formech Customers

Company background Formech was born out of a London based toy design company ‘Origin Products’. Origin was most known for creating the Polly Pocket concept. The machines are designed to be user friendly and compact – a fresh approach. All Formech Vacuum Forming machines are designed and built in the UK. All machines are built to the most stringent CE specification. Formech was one of the first company’s to use Quartz heaters now fitted as standard throughout the range (except TF series). About Quartz: Benefits include rapid response, more efficient than ceramic, energy savings when used with Formech variable standby feature Formech is now a leading International provider of Vacuum Forming machines with over 10,000 machines sold worldwide (61 countries).

Vacuum Forming Process Typical Applications Toy Design Film & Theatre Sign making / POS Medical Architectural Automotive Trays / Packaging Confectionary …. and many more!

Formech Vacuum Forming Machines // Standard Range Manual Floor-Standing Semi-Auto Large Format Fully - Auto Desktop

Formech Vacuum Forming Machines // Desktop Machines Perfectly suited for hobbyists, education, chocolatiers, R&D All feature Quartz heating 300XQ / 508DT feature multi-zone control and energy saving variable standby 508DT features PLC touch screen control Customers include:

Formech Vacuum Forming Machines // Floor-standing Machines Ideal for R&D and small series production High capability to simulate production machines Pre-stretch and Auto-level features 686 features powered table PLC touch screen control (full colour on 686) Compact footprint Customers include:

Formech Vacuum Forming Machines // Large Format Machines 1330 x 620mm / 420mm - Depth of draw PLC Control / 7” Touch-Screen / 40 programme memory Optional Packages: - Semi-Auto: electric heater drive & pneumatic clamps High Performance: control system upgrade with 7” high-res interface / 55 zones / heating pyro - Vacuum tank: addition of vacuum receiver tank and upgrade to oil vein pump - Cooling system Formech 1372 Customers include:

Formech Vacuum Forming Machines // Large Format Machines 1180 x 1180mm (1250) / 1460 x 960mm (1500) 600mm depth of draw Semi-auto operation with electric heater drive & pneumatic clamps New Formech Cycle View interface with 7” hi-res touch-screen Well suited to Automotive, Aerospace, Sign Making, Film & Theatre Formech 1250/1500 Customers include:

Formech Vacuum Forming Machines // New Large Format Machine – 2440 Formech’s 2440 represents a breakthrough in easy to use large format vacuum forming. 48 Independently Controllable Heating Zones Dual 400 litre vacuum tanks 10” high resolution touch-screen 4 high output fans provide rapid cooling to speed up cycle times At-a-glance machine cycle status with intuitive graphics Adjust all parameters in real time without disrupting the current cycle Rapid heater zoning and configuration Easy to use for operators of all skill levels Formech 1250/1500 Customers include:

Formech Vacuum Forming Machines // Automatic Machines – HD & TF Series 2 Available in 686 / 750 sheet formats All new control system with ‘FCV’ (Formech Cycle View) use interface Remote monitoring of machine functions Quartz heaters with Standby saves energy (HD Series) Ceramic heaters (TF Series) Manual / Semi-Auto and fully auto modes All pneumatic drive Vacuum flow / table regulators now standard Compact footprint Extensive range of options Formech HD/TF Series Customers include:

Formech Vacuum Forming Machines // Automatic Machines – HD & TF Series 2 10” high resolution touch-screen At-a-glance machine cycle status with intuitive graphics Adjust all parameters in real time without disrupting the current cycle Rapid heater zoning and configuration Flip sheet mode (pauses cycle to allow manual turning of sheet) Remote access for online monitoring of all machine functions Multi-Lingual interface with help feature to explain icons in native language Easy to use for operators of all skill levels

Formech Custom Machines // Intuitive and Intelligent New Modular PLC and customisable HMI introduces a number of options and customisation: Password protect Remote Access Extensive zone control options System expansion to support a range of options Graphically driven interface

Formech Custom Machines // Delivering bespoke solutions Formech has extensive experience in delivering custom solutions for: Automotive Aerospace Sign making IMD Extruders R&D Education etc.

Formech Custom Machines // Delivering bespoke solutions Custom colour coded zone control with pyro feedback for use with specialist materials and composites Silicone Membrane Press High Performance ‘made to spec’ twin heater machines for IMD applications and forming of engineering grade plastics

Formech Customers // Education

Formech Customers // Confectionary

Formech Customers // Automotive

Formech Customers // Electronics

Formech Customers // Film, Theatre and Set Design

Formech Customers // Packaging

Formech Customers // Trade formers & sign makers

Formech Marketing Highlights // New Website featuring multiple languages, comprehensive product information and videos

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