Who uses vacuum forming?

Vacuum forming is used by a large number of companies to manufacture a range of plastic or acrylic based products. Vacuum forming is used to make industrial & automotive components; enclosures and trays; POS retail display; stage and film props; signage, and for...

Rapid Plastic Prototyping & CNC Machining

Rapid plastic prototyping is often regarded as the result of additive manufacturing (commonly termed 3D printing) technologies.  3D printing might well deliver a part that helps check form, function, and fit—but, with the increasing sophistication of other...

What is 5-axis CNC?

The term “5-axis” refers to the number of directions in which the cutting tool can move. On a 5-axis CNC,  the cutting tool moves across the X, Y and Z linear axes as well as rotates on the A and B axes to approach the material from any direction. In other words, you...

What are illuminated signs?

Any sign that has a lighting component is an illuminated sign. The lighting element can vary and can include neon lighting, filament lighting or, increasingly, LED lighting. Illuminated signs are used both externally and internally and research indicates they create a...

Line Bending FAQs

What materials are used on a line bender? Line bending is commonly used to bend materials such as Perspex®, Polycarbonate, Foam PVC, Plexiglas®, ABS and Polypropylene by softening the media with the use of a heating element. Wrights Plastics operate a number of line...
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