Even with the current environmental concerns, plastic remains a growing sector globally. Plastic manufacturers in California continue to provide customers with a variety of products. While some are mass-produced, others are custom-made.
What Is Custom Plastic Fabrication?
Custom plastic fabrication uses plastic or a composite, to produce a unique product. In providing a custom-designed product, plastic manufacturers in California must follow certain steps. They start with an initial concept of the product and then move to the viability of the custom product. This will result in the creation of a literal and/or figurative blueprint or CAD design. In turn, it will be utilized to create a virtual 3D prototype.
Since each manufacturer has its process and approach, the next steps may include any of the following
- Drape Forming: A piece customized to mimic the correct shape is used as a preform. The sheet of plastic is cut to approximately match the shape, heated then “drooped” over the form.
- Lathe And Milling: These are used to carve the often intricate and precise shapes out of solid blocks of material
- CNC Machining: This is employed to create controlled and duplicate pieces
- Laser Cutting: This process can execute precise cuts during or following production
- Finishing: This is the final change on the product. It, too, can be tailored to reflect the specific requirements of the custom fabrication. This may involve polishing and buffing
Some plastic manufacturers in California conclude the customization process by providing the right type of packaging to set off the customized fabricated product.