Drape forming is a versatile thermoforming technique where heated plastic sheets are shaped over a mould to achieve smooth, curved, or angled surfaces. This process is widely used for transparent covers, machine housings, guards, and architectural components. At SRT Plastics, we deliver tailored drape-formed parts in a wide range of thermoplastics, combining strength, clarity, and design flexibility. Our solutions are customised to meet industry-specific requirements across machine building, electrotechnics, construction, and more.
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Drape forming provides accuracy and repeatability by heating plastic sheets until they reach forming temperature and then shaping them over moulds. The result is smooth, durable parts with clean curves and angles, ideal for functional housings, protective covers, and design-focused elements.
This process works with a wide range of plastics, from clear polycarbonate and PMMA to impact-resistant PETG or ABS. Each material offers unique properties such as transparency, durability, or strength. We help select the right material to ensure drape-formed components fit your application perfectly.
Drape forming is well-suited for producing custom components without the high tooling costs of injection moulding. It provides flexibility in design and production, making it an efficient method for prototypes, specialised parts, or mid-volume series, all while maintaining consistent quality.
