Services we offer
Take a look at a small sample of the services we offer ranging from design and engineering, vacuum forming, fabrication & assembly through to distribution.
Vacuum Forming
Vacuum forming is our core business, which has been the catalyst for our rapid growth within the plastics industry.
.Fabrication & Assembly
Our Specialist fabrication team can manufacture any combination of plastics, plastic mouldings, acrylic, steel, aluminum, and timber to create an eye-catching point-of-sale display.
.Point of Sale Displays
We can create a wide range of visually engaging products for the point-of-sale industry, from simple counter displays to large floor stands. We specialise in all stages of your project requirements from the initial concept through to final production.
.How we can help you
Our highly skilled team backed with state of the art manufacturing capabilities all provided in-house at our Melbourne based manufacturing plant ensure fast and affordable turn around.
Industries We Service
- Automotive
- RV – Recreational Vehicles / Caravan
- Hospitality
- Medical
- Packaging
- Supermarket
- Retail
- Advertising & Signage
Common Stocked Material
- UV Grade Acrylic Caped
- Sanitary Grade
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Acrylics
- HDPE – High-Density Polyethylene
- HIPS – High Impact PolyStyrene
- PolyPropylene
- PolyCarbonate
- PCA Blend – PolyCarbonate Alloy
- ASA – Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
- Ability to supply a variety of finishes:
- Wood Grains
- Carbon Fibre
- Chrome
- Soft Touch
In-House Design & Engineering
Our design and engineering departments work hand in hand to ensure clients are provided with the best possible designs before committing to final production. From the conception of ideas, we can create and engineer high-quality 3D rendered models so that our clients can best view and assess the end product before commencing prototyping and production, ensuring that the final design is suitable for end-use.
Vacuum Forming
In simple terms, the process of vacuum forming involves a flat sheet of plastic being perimeter clamped and then heated to an elastic forming state.
The mould is then pressed against the sheet, and a vacuum ensures that the sheet maintains its place until it has cooled back down. Once the sheet has cooled down, the plastic retains the shape of the mould.
Learn morePlastic Fabrication
Our fabrication department can manufacture, assemble, and pack any combination of plastics, mouldings, acrylics, steel, aluminum, and timbers to create eye-catching displays and many other items. Our fabrication equipment includes an extensive array of plastic benders, CNC routers, Lasers, and robotic ultrasonic welders.
We can shape and assemble any material to best suit your requirements from large-scale floor display cabinets to small countertop displays and brochure holders. We have the facilities and flexibility to handle any size project.
3D Machining & 5 Axis CNC Trimming
Using the latest software and modern 5-axis CNC machines, our skilled engineering team and dedicated pattern shop staff are capable of 3D machining a variety of materials to quickly and accurately create patterns and tools. Having this process in-house gives greater control of overall project budgets and lead times. The range of 5 Axis CNC machines is used to trim and produce production parts ensuring product continued part accuracy and extremely quick turnaround times.
Precision Laser Cutting
Vacmould Displays has in-house 3-axis laser cutting to offer high-quality finished parts guaranteeing accuracy and precision are maintained, all while simultaneously ensuring aesthetics and safety through polished edging on the cutting surface.
Having our laser cutters allows for fast off prototyping and final production, reducing the risk of errors through having multiple companies involved in the manufacturing process as well as ultimately reducing overall project costs.
3 Axis Router
Our 3-axis routers can cut a variety of materials from ply to thick foamed PVC sheets. A vacuum is used to hold the material in place while a rotating router bit is used to cut to the desired shapes, much like a manual hand router without the risk of operator error, fatigue, and tolerances, ensuring that all parts are identical.
Watch the video, which shows several different types of material cut to size.
Robot Welding
Vacmould Displays has also introduced robotic plastic welding.
This process enables us to safely and consistently produce quality results for vacuum-formed multi-component parts that require bonding. The implementation of robotics has significantly reduced the human error associated with manual processes as well as reduce the overall costs of the manufacturing process.