The right method for every part

From prototype to series production. Not sure which method is right? Send us a drawing and we will help you.

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Manufacturing methods

Vacuum forming Larger parts in small and medium-sized production runs

Twin Sheet Two sheets are formed and welded together in one process

High Pressure Forming under pressure for fine detail and finish

ORS Light, stable and impact-resistant structures

Acrylic Laser cutting, milling and forming of transparent materials

Machining & foam cutting Flatbed router and knife for foam and engineering plastics

Injection moulding Large series with high precision

3D printing Fast prototypes without tooling

Rotational moulding Hollow parts in one piece

Vacuum forming

Heat and vacuum form a thermoplastic sheet over a tool. A competitive method, especially for larger products in small and medium-sized production runs.

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Twin Sheet

Two thermoplastic sheets are formed and welded together in the same process. The result is hollow parts with strength, stiffness and low weight.

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High Pressure

Vacuum forming assisted by compressed air. In addition to the vacuum, compressed air presses the sheet down into the mould. The result matches injection-moulded parts.

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ORS

Opido Reinforcement System. Lightweight expanded polyurethane (PUR) is applied in several layers to create light, stable and impact-resistant products.

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Acrylic

Weather and UV resistant material that, in its clear version, is clearer than glass. We machine it with laser and router, and both heat form and vacuum form it.

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Flatbed router in Opido's production in Lagan

Machining & foam cutting

Engineering plastics and foam are machined in our large flatbed router. We also cut some materials with a knife.

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Injection moulding

Molten plastic is injected into a closed tool. Suited to large series of identical parts.

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3D printing

Prototypes and small series straight from a 3D file, with no tooling cost.

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Rotational moulding

Large, hollow parts in one piece without weld seams, such as tanks and containers.

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Injection moulding

Large series of identical plastic components.

How it works

In injection moulding, plastic granules are melted and injected under pressure into a closed tool. Once the plastic has cooled, the tool opens and the part is finished.