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title: "Thermoformed Covers for Industrial Automation | FUNYO"
description: "Thermoformed parts for industrial automation machinery. FUNYO provides 1–3 week tooling, sheet forming and CNC trimming to drawings."
type: landing
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# Thermoformed Industrial Covers

Swap welded sheet metal for 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**: 2600×1600×600 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

- **Curves in one piece**: No welding, one clean form
- **No rust**: No anti-rust paint
- **New variant, new holes**: Edit the CNC program, keep the tool

## Thermoformed parts for industrial automation & machinery

Machine parts that suit heavy-gauge thermoforming:

- Automated inspection
- Special-purpose machines
- Automation cells
- Control and analysis units

### Main covers and side shrouds

The machine's exterior, with large curves in one piece; multiple covers fit to one datum scheme.

### Service covers and local guards

Split at filter, drive and wiring service points, so other covers stay on.

### Control boxes and operator panels

Display, button and cable openings cut to component drawings.

### Product families for this industry

#### [Housings & enclosures](/en/products/housings)

Full housings and control boxes for inspection and automation equipment.

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

Machine covers, side shrouds and maintenance covers.

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

Control panels and machine side panels.

## Examples of thermoformed components

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

![Warehouse robot cover](/assets/cases/warehouse-robot-cover.webp)

Warehouse robot cover

![Formed elevator cabin](/assets/ppt/elevator-cabin.webp)

Formed elevator cabin

![Light fixture housing](/assets/ppt/lamp-housing.webp)

Light fixture housing

![Round and conical skylight domes](/assets/cases/skylight-dome.webp)

Round and conical skylight domes

![Shaped facade panels](/assets/cases/facade-panel.webp)

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

For the covers of the same machine:

|   | 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

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

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

- **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

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 industrial automation & machinery: FAQ

Tell us what needs covering, where it fixes, and what service has to reach; we'll propose forming and machining.

**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. vision inspection machine main cover
- Outside dimensions: L × W × H (mm)
- Annual volume and first order: e.g. 800 units/year, first order 50
- Operating environment and service: Temperature, vibration, coolant, places opened often
- 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 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.

### Guides

- [Thermoformed Automation Trays: Tolerances and ESD](/en/guides/automation-tray-tolerance-stacking-esd)
- [Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming Design: Draft and Walls](/en/guides/heavy-gauge-thermoforming-design-guide)
- [Thermoforming vs Injection Molding: Break-Even Cost](/en/guides/thermoforming-vs-injection-molding-break-even)

## 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