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title: "Thermoformed Agriculture & Construction Covers | FUNYO"
description: "Thermoformed parts for agriculture and construction machinery. FUNYO provides 1–3 week tooling, sheet forming and CNC trimming to drawings."
type: landing
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# Thermoformed Agriculture & Construction Covers

A 2.6-meter machine hood, formed in one piece.

Thermoformed Agriculture & Construction Covers are shaped from heated plastic sheet. FUNYO forms single parts up to 2600 × 1600 × 600 mm from sheet up to 15 mm; housings commonly use 8–10 mm. Forming tools take about 1–3 weeks and cost under 1/10 of a comparable injection mold.

- **Max. part size**: 2600×1600×600 mm — L × W × H, formed in one piece
- **Max. sheet thickness**: 15 mm — 8–10 mm is typical for housings
- **Tooling lead time**: 1–3 weeks — vs. about 6–10 weeks for a comparable injection mold
- **Tooling cost**: \<1/10 — of a comparable injection mold

- **Large, one piece**: Up to 2.6 m in one shot
- **Part-to-part consistency**: Formed on a tool, not laid up by hand
- **Replace locally**: Wear zones as separate panels

## Thermoformed parts for agriculture & construction equipment

Machine parts that suit heavy-gauge thermoforming:

- Agricultural machinery
- Construction equipment
- Garden equipment
- Crop growing

### Engine hoods and side panels

Large curved covers in one piece; service openings and hinge positions follow the service method.

### Cab interiors and instrument housings

Dashboards, headliners and side trim, with color and texture approved as a set.

### Fenders and exterior covers

Impact-prone zones as separate panels, so damage means replacing one piece.

### Seedling trays and growing boxes

Formed trays and boxes for crop growing.

### Product families for this industry

#### [Covers & shrouds](/en/products/covers-shrouds)

Engine hoods, side panels and fenders.

#### [Panels & fascias](/en/products/panels-fascias)

Cab interior trim and instrument housings.

#### [Trays & liners](/en/products/trays-liners)

Seedling trays and growing boxes.

## Examples of thermoformed components

Formed parts from the FUNYO company profile, picked for this industry. Need something similar? Send a drawing or a photo.

![Tractor engine hood](/images/covers/applications/agriculture.webp)

Tractor engine hood (Illustration)

![Fender and side cover](/images/shells/applications/agriculture.webp)

Fender and side cover (Illustration)

![Electric vehicle body](/assets/ppt/ev-body.webp)

Electric vehicle body

![Golf cart roofs and parts](/assets/cases/golf-cart-roof.webp)

Golf cart roofs and parts

Images from the FUNYO company profile. Some show the complete product; the formed part is the one named in the caption.

## Thermoforming compared with other processes

The same large hood, made three ways:

|   | Heavy-gauge thermoforming | Hand-laid fiberglass | Sheet metal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consistency | Tool and machine set every part | Thickness varies by operator | Consistent; curves need welding |
| Curved shapes | Large curves in one piece | Complex curves possible | Mostly bends |
| Production | Machine forming plus CNC trim | Lay-up, cure and finishing; slow | Cut, bend, weld, paint |
| Surface | Color through the sheet, so scratches don't show a base color | Needs gelcoat or paint | Needs anti-rust paint |

General comparison; we confirm against your drawing, material and volumes.

## Assembly, access and interface design

On one machine, upward-facing panels, areas near the ground and the engine bay face very different conditions:

### Sun and surface

Large upward-facing panels get years of sun: a weatherable grade or surface treatment, with color checked on samples.

Needed: region of use and color requirements

### Contact and local impact

Areas near the ground that stones and branches hit get thicker sections, flanges or separate panels.

Confirmed: impact zones and supports

### Heat and service

Near the engine, a heat-resistant grade chosen from temperature and distance; service openings follow service frequency.

Needed: heat-source temperature and service tasks

## Sheet materials and project requirements

8–10 mm sheet is typical, up to 15 mm.

- **Outdoor sun**: A weatherable grade or surface treatment, sourced per project and checked on samples.
- **Impact**: PC or PE, or thicker ABS with stiffening contours.
- **Engine bay**: Give us the real temperature and distance; we choose a heat-resistant grade and verify on samples.
- **Cab interior**: ABS is most common; color and texture approved to a master sample.

Cosmetic covers do not replace the machine's safety guarding.

## Factory, CNC trimming and inspection

FUNYO started in precision machining in 2004 and has been thermoforming since 2013. Heavy-gauge forming, CNC trimming and dimensional inspection all happen in our Doumen plant, and we machine our own forming tools, so revisions don't wait on outside shops.

![FUNYO heavy-gauge thermoforming machine](/assets/factory/heavy-forming.webp)

Heavy-gauge former: ABS, PC, PVC, PETG and PP sheet; parts up to 2600 × 1600 × 600 mm

![FUNYO 3-axis and 5-axis CNC routers with a formed part on the bed](/assets/factory/cnc-router.webp)

3- and 5-axis CNC routers: trimming, holes and slots after forming; 5-axis for curved surfaces

![Tunnel oven in FUNYO's secondary-processing area](/assets/factory/tunnel-oven.webp)

Tunnel oven for secondary processing: adjustable temperature, airflow and conveyor speed

![Engineer measuring a part on a vision measuring system](/assets/thin-gauge/cmm.webp)

Vision measuring system checks holes and contours; a 3D automatic vision system is also on site

### Facts you can check

- **2004**: Founded; 20+ years of precision machining
- **2005**: Became a tier-1 supplier to Gree
- **ISO 9001 · 14001**: Quality and environmental management certified
- **2024**: Recognized as a High-Tech Enterprise
- **ABS · PET/PS**: Own plant for thermoforming sheet
- **4 hours**: Response to design requests

### Selected long-term customers

Gree Electric, Panasonic, Foxconn, Jabil, Lite-On, TDK, Mitsumi Electric, Mektec, Broad-Ocean Motor, Haojue, JCD, AKM, CYGIA

These relationships cover precision formed trays, CNC parts and other work. Listed in no particular order.

## Lead time from drawing to delivery

Typical timings. Complex parts or special materials get a specific schedule when we quote.

1. **Within 4 hours · Response**: An engineer contacts you to confirm use, size and quantities.
2. **2 working days · Evaluation and quote**: We tell you whether heavy-gauge fits and quote it side by side with injection molding.
3. **About 1–3 weeks · Tooling**: After design review we machine the forming tool in-house.
4. **By complexity · Samples**: Formed, trimmed and drilled, then fitted to your frame or mating parts.
5. **Per order · Production**: Checked against the approved sample for size and finish, then packed and shipped.

[Heavy-gauge thermoforming](/en/capabilities/heavy-gauge-thermoforming) · [CNC trimming and machining](/en/capabilities/cnc-machining-trimming)

## Thermoforming for agriculture & construction equipment: FAQ

Bring the hood or cover model, the supporting frame and the real operating conditions. No full drawing? Start with photos and dimensions.

**Send a drawing. Get an answer in 2 working days.** We respond within 4 hours. Within 2 working days we tell you whether heavy-gauge thermoforming fits, with a side-by-side quote against injection molding. Housing projects of around 3,000 parts a year on an annual supply agreement can apply for a no-tooling-charge evaluation.

- Equipment and part: e.g. tractor engine hood and side panels
- Outside dimensions: L × W × H (mm)
- Annual volume and first order: e.g. 300 sets/year, first order 20
- Conditions and service: Sun, heat-source temperature, impact zones, service frequency
- Contact: Name, company, phone or email

Send drawings or photos to fangyujidian@163.com

STEP, IGES, DWG, PDF or photos. No drawing yet? Send photos and key dimensions.

### FAQ

#### Can thermoforming be evaluated for agriculture & construction equipment at 300–3,000 units per year?

300–3,000 units is a quoting scenario, not a break-even threshold. Compare part size, assembly, material, tooling and unit costs before selecting a process.

#### What size and sheet thickness are available for agriculture & construction equipment?

The maximum single part is 2600 × 1600 × 600 mm, with sheet up to 15 mm. Housings commonly use 8–10 mm sheet. Finished dimensions depend on geometry and trimming allowance.

#### Which sheet grades should I specify for agriculture & construction equipment?

ABS, PC, PVC, PETG and PP can be formed. PC or PETG can be evaluated for transparent parts. PE, weatherable, flame-retardant and antistatic grades are sourced and sampled for the project.

#### How long does tooling for agriculture & construction equipment take?

Forming tooling costs under 1/10 of a comparable injection mold and takes about 1–3 weeks. Comparable injection molds take about 6–10 weeks. Confirm the scope against the drawing and material.

#### What should I send for a 2-working-day thermoforming assessment for agriculture & construction equipment?

Send drawings or photos, dimensions, annual and first-order quantities, assembly interfaces and operating conditions. We respond in 4 hours and provide the applicability assessment and comparison quote in 2 working days.

### Guides

- [Thermoforming vs Injection Molding: Break-Even Cost](/en/guides/thermoforming-vs-injection-molding-break-even)
- [Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming Design: Draft and Walls](/en/guides/heavy-gauge-thermoforming-design-guide)
- [Thermoforming Materials Guide: ABS, PC, PVC & PP](/en/guides/thermoforming-materials-guide)

## Contact

Bring us your next big idea. Let’s give it the right shape.

FUNYO / 方宇机电

Building F3, Huamao Road, Qianwu Town, Doumen District, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China

Tel: +86-0756-6330998

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Last updated: 2026-10-22