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.

Pre-blowing in a GEISS machine
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 formed surface with hollow sections
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 formed plastic components with sharp details
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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Plastic component reinforced with ORS
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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Bent table in purple acrylic
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 tool with moulded parts
Injection moulding

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

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Industrial 3D printers in production
3D printing

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

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Blue plastic tanks
Rotational moulding

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

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News

Guides on methods, materials and what affects price and lead time, to make it easier to develop the right plastic component.

Pre-blowing in a GEISS machine

Vacuum forming or injection moulding? How to choose the method for your production run

Both methods give plastic components with a good finish, but they pay off at completely different volumes. What decides it is the size of the series, the size of the part and how much you want to spend on the
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Tell us what the part will be used for and roughly how many you need.