Formech

Why Formech?

Formech is a UK designer and manufacturer of vacuum forming machinery. Since 1982 Formech has worked closely with the world’s leading material, tooling and trade formers to develop a range of vacuum forming machines that are easy to use and deliver consistent results with the most challenging applications. We are continually inspired by the passion and creativity of our customers, who have greatly influenced the continual development of Formech vacuum forming machines and ancillaries. Whilst many commercially available vacuum forming machines still resemble designs of the 1950s, Formech has developed an aesthetically pleasing, sophisticated and user friendly machine range, which resides in the R&D labs of many of the world’s leading brands, companies and institutions including Dupont, VW Group, McLaren, BE Aerospace, Dyson, Disney, Ferrero Roche, Cambridge University and hundreds more!
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Formech 300DT

The brand new 300DT is Formech’s smallest desktop machine to date. Keeping the functionality of its predecessor, the Compac Mini, the 300DT is smaller in volume and lighter than ever. Compared with other compact machines on the market, the 300DT comes with a quiet built in vacuum pump and moulding release. Easy to transport, move, and use, this 300DT is the perfect solution for creative hobbyists, artisans, and students.

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TF-Series.

Specifically designed for reel feed packaging and decorative
film applications, Formech’s TF series represents a cost
effective and compact alternative to high speed in-line
machines. Capable of processing reel materials up to 1.8mm
and sheet materials up to 6mm, with plug assist as standard
the TF is a highly versatile machine. From chocolate trays,
inserts and clamp packs, Formech’s TF series can adapt to
a diverse number of applications. TF Series advancements
include FCV® (Formech Cycle View) control interface with 10″
high resolution touch-screen. Machine cycle status is clearly
visible at a glance and all parameters can be adjusted in real
time without interrupting the current cycle. By working closely
with TF customers all over the world Formech has developed
an intuitive, graphically driven interface suitable for operators
at all experience levels.

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HD1500-T

Get the most return on your investment with Formech’s automatic range. Themachines are designed and built
to handle the most demanding applications. Formech HD and TF Series feature Formech Cycle View and allow
the users to adjust parameters in real-time without interrupting the current cycle. Generous standard specifi
cations on the HD1500-T such as Formech Cycle View, double heaters, pneumatic heater drive, pneumatic clamps
and table, cooling fans, safety light curtain, multi-user pin access control and an extensive range of options mark the
HD1500-T as a cost effective and highly adaptable machine range.

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HD1000c-T

Get the most return on your investment with Formech’s automatic range. The machines are designed and built to handle the most demanding applications. Formech HD and TF Series feature Formech Cycle View and allow the users to adjust parameters in real-time without interrupting the current cycle. Generous standard specifications on the HD1000c-T such as Formech Cycle View, compact footprint, top and bottom heaters, heating pyrometer, digital flow control valves, cooling fans, safety light curtain, multiuser pin access control and an extensive range of options mark the HD1000c-T as a cost effective and highly adaptable machine range.

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HD1000

First introduced in 2002, Formech’s HD range established
a new price-performance ratio for automatic production
class machines. Efficient heat management, ease of use,
compact footprint and accessible price are instrumental to
the internationally successful HD range as trusted by many
world-class companies. HD series advancements include
‘FCV’ (Formech Cycle View) control interface with 10″ high
resolution touch-screen. Machine cycle status is clearly visible
at a glance and all parameters can be adjusted in real time
without interrupting the current cycle. By working closely with
HD customers all over the world Formech has developed an
intuitive, graphically driven interface suitable for operators of
all experience levels. Generous standard specification and an
extensive range of options including twin heaters for the most
demanding materials mark the HD Series as a cost effective
and highly adaptable machine range. Apple Inc., Nestle and
Cambridge University are amongst the first customers to
benefit from Formech’s HD Series.

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HD-Series

First introduced in 2002, Formech’s HD range established
a new price-performance ratio for automatic production
class machines. Effi cient heat management, ease of use,
compact footprint and accessible price are instrumental to
the internationally successful HD range as trusted by many
world-class companies. HD series advancements include
‘FCV’ (Formech Cycle View) control interface with 10″ high
resolution touch-screen. Machine cycle status is clearly visible
at a glance and all parameters can be adjusted in real time
without interrupting the current cycle. By working closely with
HD customers all over the world Formech has developed an
intuitive, graphically driven interface suitable for operators of
all experience levels. Generous standard specifi cation and an
extensive range of options including twin heaters for the most
demanding materials mark the HD Series as a cost effective
and highly adaptable machine range. Apple Inc., Nestle and
Cambridge University are amongst the fi rst customers to
benefi t from Formech’s HD Series.

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1250/1500

Featuring the intuitive ‘FCV’ (Formech Cycle View)
user interface with a 7″ touch-screen, the large sheet
format 1250/1500 series is particularly well suited
to automotive and aerospace R&D, sign and display
applications and film & theatre set design. Electric
heater drive, pneumatic table and clamping provides
effortless operation, whilst the vacuum tank system
fitted as standard facilitates ultra-fast response for
demanding applications and fast cycle times. Designed
to utilise sheet sizes of 1220 x 1220mm or 1250 x
1250mm (1250) / 1500 x 1000mm (1500), Formech’s
1250/1500 series affords the operator a hands
on approach versus more costly and fully guarded
automatic machines.

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2440

Featuring intuitive ‘FCV’(Formech Cycle View) user interface with a 10” touch-screen, Formech’s 2440 represents
a breakthrough in easy to use large format vacuum forming.Particularly well suited to Signage, Point of Sale,
Film and Theatre Set Design,Automotive and Aerospace applications the 2440 provides ultra-fast response with
energy efficient quartz heaters and accurate heat profiling with48 zones.400litre vacuum tank enables instantaneous
vacuum for excellent definition with the most demanding applications whilst4 high output fans provide rapid cooling
to speed up cycle times.40 nameable memory presets enable convenient recall of settings for each application.Electric
heater drive with pneumatic table and pneumatically assisted clamping make light work of large applications, whilst the
intuitive control system makes the 2440 highly approachable for operators of all skill levels.

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1372

First introduced in 2002, Formech’s HD range established
a new price-performance ratio for automatic production
class machines. Effi cient heat management, ease of use,
compact footprint and accessible price are instrumental to
the internationally successful HD range as trusted by many
world-class companies. HD series advancements include
‘FCV’ (Formech Cycle View) control interface with 10″ high
resolution touch-screen. Machine cycle status is clearly visible
at a glance and all parameters can be adjusted in real time
without interrupting the current cycle. By working closely with
HD customers all over the world Formech has developed an
intuitive, graphically driven interface suitable for operators of
all experience levels. Generous standard specifi cation and an
extensive range of options including twin heaters for the most
demanding materials mark the HD Series as a cost effective
and highly adaptable machine range. Apple Inc., Nestle and
Cambridge University are amongst the fi rst customers to
benefi t from Formech’s HD Series.

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686

Pre-stretch provides a more uniform material thickness for deep moulds; auto-level signals to the user that the material is ready to form

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