Drape Forming
Drape forming is our go-to process when you need optically clear, smoothly curved parts without surface marks. We start with flat sheet that’s pre-cut, heated to a pliable state, and placed over a form to take its final shape. To protect clarity and finish, the form is covered with a soft facing so the hot sheet won’t pick up tool texture or “mark-off.”
Why choose drape forming?
- Outstanding clarity on curved panels and lenses—ideal when you can’t compromise on cosmetic surfaces.
- Sharp mechanical definition where needed; we use proprietary methods to preserve crisp edges and features alongside transparent areas.
Materials we form
Acrylic and impact-modified acrylic for high clarity and toughness; polycarbonate (including FMR glass-coated grades for abrasion resistance); PETG for easy forming; and PVC where chemical or cost targets apply.
Typical uses & markets
Curved guards, panels, windows, bezels, and covers used across gaming, equipment & automation, lawn & garden, medical, and law-enforcement applications.
Need help scoping a drape-formed part? Share your material, thickness, finished dimensions, and clarity requirements—we’ll recommend forming strategy, tooling approach, and finishing steps to achieve the optics and geometry you need.
