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title: "Thermoformed Marine, Sports & Recreation Shells | FUNYO"
description: "Thermoformed parts for marine, sports and leisure equipment. FUNYO provides 1–3 week tooling, sheet forming and CNC trimming to drawings."
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# Thermoformed Marine & Sports Parts

Big shells for rides and leisure gear, in one piece, with fewer seams.

Thermoformed Marine & Sports 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

- **Large curves**: Up to 600 mm deep in one piece
- **Fewer seams**: One-piece parts mean fewer joints
- **Small batches**: Tooling in about 1–3 weeks

## Thermoformed parts for marine, sports & recreation

Leisure and sports equipment parts that suit heavy-gauge thermoforming:

- Amusement rides
- Sports and fitness equipment
- Boat fittings
- Leisure equipment

### Ride and entertainment shells

Large curved shapes in one piece, color approved to a master sample.

### Sports and fitness covers

Covers, guards and panels, with openings cut to the component drawings.

### Boat fittings and cockpit parts

Cockpit panels, storage lids and fitting housings; watertightness and passenger requirements stay with the complete boat.

### Leisure equipment bodies

Upper and lower shells formed separately and joined, with joint edges and datums fixed before tooling.

### Product families for this industry

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

Large body parts for amusement rides and leisure equipment.

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

Covers for sports equipment and amusement rides.

## Examples of thermoformed components

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

![Clear boat](/assets/ppt/clear-boat.webp)

Clear boat

![Amusement ride shell](/assets/ppt/ride-shell.webp)

Amusement ride shell

![Cable car cabin](/assets/ppt/cable-car-cabin.webp)

Cable car cabin

![Custom capsule pod shell](/assets/ppt/capsule-pod.webp)

Custom capsule pod shell

![Helmets and face shields](/assets/cases/helmet-visor.webp)

Helmets and face shields

![Ride-on toy car body](/assets/ppt/kids-car.webp)

Ride-on toy car 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

For large leisure equipment, agree the division of responsibility first:

| Item | FUNYO delivers | Complete product covers |
|---|---|---|
| Formed contour, trimming and openings | Formed and CNC-machined to drawing | Drawings and datums |
| Support and loads | Matching the frame interfaces | Structural design and testing |
| Seams and watertightness | Joint edges and sealing faces machined to drawing | Sealing process and product validation |
| Passengers, buoyancy, safety | Material data and samples | Product design and certification |

A single shell cannot stand in for validating the complete product.

## Assembly, access and interface design

Mark where people make contact, then compare shell, internal support and joints:

### Stepping and sitting

Mark where people step, sit or hold on; support belongs underneath, and the shell provides the form.

Needed: human contact points

### Internal support

Shell-to-frame mounting points and support spacing are fixed before tooling.

Confirmed: frame and mounting interfaces

### Joints and edges

Joint edges, sealing faces and trim lines are machined to drawing and trial-fitted on samples.

Confirmed: joined sample

## 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.
- **Clear parts**: PC or PETG: clear and impact resistant.
- **Impact**: PC or PE, or thicker ABS with stiffening contours.
- **General shells**: ABS is most common; color matched to swatches.

Material, forming route and joining method follow the use conditions; complete-product performance is validated as agreed.

## 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 marine, sports & recreation: FAQ

A shell model, upper/lower layout or support sketch can all be a starting point. Tell us how it's used and how it's joined.

**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. amusement ride cabin shell
- Outside dimensions: L × W × H (mm)
- Annual volume and first order: e.g. 200 sets/year, first order 10
- Use and joining: Indoor or outdoor, contact points, joining and sealing needs
- 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 marine, sports & recreation 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 marine, sports & recreation?

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 marine, sports & recreation?

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 marine, sports & recreation 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 marine, sports & recreation?

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 Materials Guide: ABS, PC, PVC & PP](/en/guides/thermoforming-materials-guide)
- [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