Thermoformed Medical Housings
A few hundred units a year,and a housing that looks molded.
Thermoformed Medical Housings 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
- 01Low volume, real tooling
- A tool in about 1–3 weeks
- 02Fewer seams
- Large panels in one piece wipe clean
- 03A matched set
- Bezels and side panels approved together
Thermoformed parts for medical & diagnostic equipment
From the control face
to removable side panels.
Medical-equipment exterior parts that suit heavy-gauge thermoforming:
- Diagnostic instruments
- Lab analyzers
- Therapy and aesthetic equipment
- Mobile units
- 01
Main housing, upper and lower shells
Large curves and radii in one piece, with few seams and easy-to-wipe surfaces.
- 02
Bezels and control panels
Openings cut to display, button and connector drawings, edges deburred.
- 03
Side panels and service covers
Split around filters, modules and service access, so neighbors stay in place.
- 04
Handling liners for device parts
Protect cosmetic parts in transit and assembly, with pockets shaped to the part.
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.
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Medical equipment housing 
Large medical equipment housing 
Medical aesthetic equipment housing 
Sauna pod shell 
Beauty device cabinet 
Medical device tray
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
Hundreds to thousands a year:
heavy-gauge territory.
By annual volume, where the two routes divide:
Send drawings, answer in 2 working days| Annual volume | Heavy-gauge thermoforming | Injection molding |
|---|---|---|
| 100–500 units | Low tooling cost, tool in about 1–3 weeks | Mold cost is hard to recover |
| 500–3,000 units | A good fit; around 3,000 a year can apply for a no-tooling-charge evaluation | Depends on shape and detail |
| 10,000+ units | Possible, but piece price is usually above molding | Lower piece price; the better fit |
| Fine detail on both sides | One show side | Both sides fine |
General comparison; we confirm against your drawing, material and volumes.
Assembly, access and interface design
A housing's real test
is the daily wipe-down.
Medical housings are touched and wiped every day. Three things get settled before tooling:
Wipe-down surfaces
Tell us the cleaner, concentration and how it's applied; we run wipe tests on sheet samples and record changes in color and gloss.
Needed: cleaner details and how it's used
Seams and edges
Fewer joints between bezel, side panels and controls wipe cleaner; the joints you need are approved on a sample set.
Confirmed: sample set and appearance standard
Ventilation and service
Vents, filter positions and service access are planned together, so service removes only the panel it needs.
Confirmed: vent positions and module removal path
Sheet materials and project requirements
Name the cleaner,
then choose the material.
8–10 mm sheet is typical, up to 15 mm.
Heavy-gauge thermoforming| General housings and bezels | ABS: stiff, easy to machine, color-matched. |
|---|---|
| Impact | PC, or thicker ABS with flanges and stiffening contours. |
| Cleaner resistance | Chosen after wipe tests with your actual cleaner, not from rules of thumb. |
| Clear windows | PC or PETG. |
Housing material choice is not a medical certification of the device; patient-contact and sterile parts are outside this page.
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 medical & diagnostic equipment: FAQ
Bring the cleaning and assembly requirements.
We'll evaluate the housing set.
A concept sketch or CAD is enough to start. Tell us which surfaces see cleaners and which parts need service.
FAQ
Can thermoforming be evaluated for medical & diagnostic 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 medical & diagnostic 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 medical & diagnostic 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 medical & diagnostic 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 medical & diagnostic 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.
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