thermoform
/ˈθɜrmoʊˌfɔrm/
verb
- To shape a plastic sheet by heating it until it becomes soft and then pressing it into a mold.
- The factory uses a machine to thermoform plastic trays for packaging fruit.
- We can thermoform this material into custom shapes for medical devices.
- They thermoform the sheets into lightweight parts for car interiors.
noun
- A process or product made by heating and shaping a plastic sheet into a mold.
- This thermoform is made from recycled plastic and is fully recyclable.
- The company specializes in custom thermoform for industrial packaging.
- Thermoform is commonly used to make disposable cups and food containers.