--- title: "Thermoformed Automotive & Transportation Parts | FUNYO" description: "Thermoformed parts for automotive and transport equipment. FUNYO provides 1–3 week tooling, sheet forming and CNC trimming to drawings." type: landing --- # Thermoformed Automotive Parts Trim for specialty vehicles: tooling that pays at a few hundred sets. Thermoformed Automotive Parts 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 - **Low-volume models**: Tooling that pays at hundreds of sets - **Large covers**: One piece up to 2.6 m - **Model variants**: Hole changes: new program only ## Thermoformed parts for automotive & transportation Vehicle parts that suit heavy-gauge thermoforming: - Specialty vehicles - Low-speed and sightseeing vehicles - RV and passenger interiors - Motorcycles and e-scooters ### Interior trim and dashboard housings Large cosmetic parts in one piece; color and texture approved as a set. ### Exterior covers and front covers Fenders, front covers and side skirts; mounting points CNC-machined to body datums. ### Cabin liners and seat backs Passenger and RV interior parts, split per model. ### Handling trays for parts Formed trays for automotive parts, pocketed to the part. ### Product families for this industry #### [Covers & shrouds](/en/products/covers-shrouds) Front covers, fenders and exterior covers. #### [Panels & fascias](/en/products/panels-fascias) Interior trim, dashboard housings and cabin panels. #### [Trays & liners](/en/products/trays-liners) Handling trays for automotive parts. ## Examples of thermoformed components Formed parts from the FUNYO company profile, picked for this industry. Need something similar? Send a drawing or a photo. ![Car trim and bumpers](/assets/ppt/car-trim.webp) Car trim and bumpers ![Golf cart roofs and parts](/assets/cases/golf-cart-roof.webp) Golf cart roofs and parts ![Car roof box](/assets/ppt/roof-box.webp) Car roof box ![RV interior](/assets/ppt/rv-interior.webp) RV interior ![High-speed rail interior parts](/assets/ppt/rail-interior.webp) High-speed rail interior parts ![E-scooter front covers and windshields](/assets/cases/scooter-cover.webp) E-scooter front covers and windshields ![Motorcycle parts and covers](/assets/ppt/motorcycle-cover.webp) Motorcycle parts and covers ![Electric vehicle body](/assets/ppt/ev-body.webp) Electric vehicle body 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 When one platform serves several models, tools, CNC programs and appearance standards are managed by revision: | | How we handle it | Confirmed by | |---|---|---| | Shared platform | Parts with the same shape, split and datums share one tool | Models, drawings and a sample set | | Interface differences | Openings and left/right differences handled in CNC programs | Per-model machining and assembly records | | Matching appearance | Color, texture and gloss to one master sample | Shared appearance standard | | Service parts | Tools and programs kept by model and part number | Revision traceability | Automotive and rail material specifications differ and are confirmed per project. ## Assembly, access and interface design Sharing doesn't mean forcing models to be identical. It means separating the contours that truly match from the interfaces that change: ### Main contour and split Compare body contours, splits and materials; what matches goes into one tool. Needed: surface models for each variant ### Model interfaces Openings, accessories and left/right differences are handled with CNC programs and fixtures. Confirmed: CNC program per model ### Mounting datums Trimming and holes reference the vehicle mounting points; seams are checked on the vehicle. Confirmed: on-vehicle sample and seam record ## Sheet materials and project requirements 8–10 mm sheet is typical, up to 15 mm. - **Interior trim**: ABS is most common; color and texture approved to a master sample. - **Exterior covers**: PC or ABS for impact; a weatherable grade for sun exposure, checked on samples. - **Rail interiors**: Specific fire and smoke standards apply; the material is specified per project with certificates. - **Parts handling**: HDPE, PP or static-dissipative grades, chosen by part and process. We don't claim vehicle or rail certifications that haven't been confirmed. ## 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 automotive & transportation: FAQ Send the models, mounting areas and current platform; if neighboring trim exists, include its appearance and seam requirements. **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. sightseeing cart front cover and dashboard - Outside dimensions: L × W × H (mm) - Models and annual volume: e.g. 3 models, 600 sets/year in total - Models and appearance: Number of models, mounting areas, color, texture, neighboring trim - 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 automotive & transportation 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 automotive & transportation? 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 automotive & transportation? 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 automotive & transportation 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 automotive & transportation? 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) - [Large-Part Thermoforming Tolerances: Drawing Guide](/en/guides/thermoforming-tolerances-large-parts) - [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 Download your project brief, ready to share. Nothing is sent automatically. Last updated: 2026-10-22