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Thermo Forming - Holland Plastics Gold Coast
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Thermo Forming

±0.1mm

Precision Tolerance

35+ Years

On The Gold Coast

Full Range

Perspex, HDPE & More

Australia-Wide

Fast Delivery

Thermoforming is a manufacturing process for thermoplastic sheet or film. The sheet or film is heated between infrared, natural gas, or other heaters to its forming temperature. Then it is stretched over or into a temperature-controlled, single-surface mold.

Cast or machined aluminum is the most common mold material, although epoxy and wood tooling are sometime used for low volume production. The sheet is held against the mold surface unit until cooled. The formed part is then trimmed from the sheet.

Quick Facts

  • Over 35 years experience
  • No minimum order
  • Fast turnaround
  • Australia-wide delivery
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Typical Applications

Illuminated 3D sign faces, channel letters and lightbox covers
Service station, fast-food and franchise branded signage
Boat windscreens, spray shields and helm consoles
Bus, coach and truck dashboards, headliners and trim panels
Automotive interior panels, glove boxes and storage pockets
Sneeze guards, counter screens and hygiene barriers
Point-of-sale displays, brochure holders and product cradles
Cylinders, domes, skylights and architectural feature elements
Centrifuge covers, machine housings and equipment liners
Medical equipment housings, scanner covers and protective enclosures
Custom carry cases, tool trays and component packaging

We use CNC panel saws, diamond polishing machines and state-of-the-art thermoforming ovens and benders to ensure your job is done right.

Turnaround Times

Forming from existing tooling: 5 to 10 business days New tooling (timber or epoxy): add 1 to 2 weeks New aluminium tooling for production: add 3 to 5 weeks

Why Choose Holland Plastics

In-House Fabrication

Everything is designed, cut, formed and finished at our Gold Coast workshop, no outsourcing, no surprises.

No Minimum Order

Single pieces or full production runs, every job gets the same quality and attention.

Fast Turnaround

Most orders dispatched within one to seven business days depending on complexity.

Australia-Wide Delivery

We freight to every state and territory with competitive rates and reliable transit times.

35+ Years Experience

Over three decades of plastic fabrication experience across industrial, commercial and retail applications.

Free Quotes

Send us your specs, drawings or a rough idea and we will respond within one business day.

Thermoforming FAQs

What Is Thermoforming Used For?+
Thermoforming is used to shape thermoplastic sheet into custom 3D parts such as illuminated sign faces, machine guards, point-of-sale displays, boat windscreens, dashboards, sneeze guards, brochure holders and protective covers.
Which Plastics Can Be Thermoformed?+
We thermoform acrylic, PETG, polycarbonate, ABS, HIPS and styrene sheet. The right choice depends on the part's strength, clarity, UV exposure and end-use environment, we will recommend the best material.
Do I Need To Supply A Mould?+
Not always. For one-off and low-volume parts we can produce timber or epoxy tooling in-house. For higher volumes we machine aluminium moulds for longer life and tighter detail.
What Is The Difference Between Thermoforming And Vacuum Forming?+
Vacuum forming is a subset of thermoforming, the sheet is heated and pulled onto the mould by vacuum alone. Pressure-assisted thermoforming adds compressed air on the opposite side of the sheet for tighter detail and crisper corners. We use both processes depending on the part.
What Is The Maximum Part Size You Can Form?+
Our largest forming bed handles parts up to 2500 x 1800mm. Larger architectural and signage parts are sometimes formed in sections and joined. Send us a dimensioned sketch and we will confirm feasibility.
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