Thermoformed Industrial Covers
Swap welded sheet metalfor one formed cover.
Thermoformed Industrial 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
- 2600×1600×600mmL × W × H, formed in one piece
- Max. sheet thickness
- 15mm8–10 mm is typical for housings
- Tooling lead time
- 1–3weeksvs. about 6–10 weeks for a comparable injection mold
- Tooling cost
- <1/10of a comparable injection mold
- 01Curves in one piece
- No welding, one clean form
- 02No rust
- No anti-rust paint
- 03New variant, new holes
- Edit the CNC program, keep the tool
Thermoformed parts for industrial automation & machinery
One machine,
one set of covers.
Machine parts that suit heavy-gauge thermoforming:
- Automated inspection
- Special-purpose machines
- Automation cells
- Control and analysis units
- 01
Main covers and side shrouds
The machine's exterior, with large curves in one piece; multiple covers fit to one datum scheme.
- 02
Service covers and local guards
Split at filter, drive and wiring service points, so other covers stay on.
- 03
Control boxes and operator panels
Display, button and cable openings cut to component drawings.
Examples of thermoformed components
Examples:
formed parts you can see.
Formed parts from the FUNYO company profile, picked for this industry. Need something similar? Send a drawing or a photo.
Send drawings, answer in 2 working days
Warehouse robot cover 
Formed elevator cabin 
Light fixture housing 
Round and conical skylight domes 
Shaped facade panels
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
Sheet metal vs. thermoformed:
where they differ.
For the covers of the same machine:
Send drawings, answer in 2 working days| Heavy-gauge thermoforming | Sheet metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Curved shapes | Large curves and radii in one piece | Mostly bends; curves need welding |
| Finishing | Color through the sheet; no rust | Needs anti-rust paint |
| Tooling | Forming tool in about 1–3 weeks | Bending fixtures; little tooling |
| Batch consistency | Formed on a tool, so shapes repeat | Welded parts depend on welders and straightening |
| Model changes | Opening changes: edit the CNC program | Redraw and re-cut |
General comparison; we confirm against your drawing, material and volumes.
Assembly, access and interface design
Even the last screw
should go in cleanly.
One cover fitting doesn't mean the whole set assembles. We confirm in three steps:
Locating first
Cover positions, supports and adjustment points are set from your frame and datums.
Needed: frame model and key assembly datums
Then holes and fasteners
CNC holes match the fixtures one to one; edge distances, fasteners and tool access are checked.
Confirmed: holes, fixtures and assembly method
Then the full set of seams
Neighboring covers and service panels are fitted together to check seams, transitions and removal order.
Confirmed: sample set and removal record
Sheet materials and project requirements
The cover's environment
belongs on the drawing too.
8–10 mm sheet is typical, up to 15 mm.
Heavy-gauge thermoforming| General indoor machines | ABS: stiff and easy to machine. |
|---|---|
| Coolant or cleaner splash | PP, PE or PVC for chemical resistance, verified with the actual media. |
| Viewing windows | Clear PC or PETG, impact resistant. |
| Flame retardance, dust and water | Tell us the target rating; material and sealing design are evaluated together and confirmed by testing the complete machine. |
Exact grade, color and texture are approved on physical swatches and samples.
Factory, CNC trimming and inspection
Forming, trimming, inspection:one plant in Zhuhai.
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.
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
These relationships cover precision formed trays, CNC parts and other work. Listed in no particular order.
Lead time from drawing to delivery
From drawing to production,
and how long each step takes.
Typical timings. Complex parts or special materials get a specific schedule when we quote.
- Within 4 hours
Response
An engineer contacts you to confirm use, size and quantities.
- 2 working days
Evaluation and quote
We tell you whether heavy-gauge fits and quote it side by side with injection molding.
- About 1–3 weeks
Tooling
After design review we machine the forming tool in-house.
- By complexity
Samples
Formed, trimmed and drilled, then fitted to your frame or mating parts.
- Per order
Production
Checked against the approved sample for size and finish, then packed and shipped.
Thermoforming for industrial automation & machinery: FAQ
Bring the machine frame
and the service tasks.
Tell us what needs covering, where it fixes, and what service has to reach; we'll propose forming and machining.
FAQ
Can thermoforming be evaluated for industrial automation & machinery 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 industrial automation & machinery?
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 industrial automation & machinery?
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 industrial automation & machinery 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 industrial automation & machinery?
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.
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