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title: "Thermoformed Medical & Diagnostic Device Housings | FUNYO"
description: "Thermoformed parts for medical and diagnostic devices. FUNYO provides 1–3 week tooling, sheet forming and CNC trimming to drawings."
type: landing
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# 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**: 2600×1600×600 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, real tooling**: A tool in about 1–3 weeks
- **Fewer seams**: Large panels in one piece wipe clean
- **A matched set**: Bezels and side panels approved together

## Thermoformed parts for medical & diagnostic equipment

Medical-equipment exterior parts that suit heavy-gauge thermoforming:

- Diagnostic instruments
- Lab analyzers
- Therapy and aesthetic equipment
- Mobile units

### Main housing, upper and lower shells

Large curves and radii in one piece, with few seams and easy-to-wipe surfaces.

### Bezels and control panels

Openings cut to display, button and connector drawings, edges deburred.

### Side panels and service covers

Split around filters, modules and service access, so neighbors stay in place.

### Handling liners for device parts

Protect cosmetic parts in transit and assembly, with pockets shaped to the part.

### Product families for this industry

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

Main housings, upper and lower shells, front bezels, side panels and service covers.

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

Front bezels and control panels for medical equipment.

#### [Trays & liners](/en/products/trays-liners)

Handling liners for medical-equipment 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.

![Medical equipment housing](/assets/cases/medical-housing.webp)

Medical equipment housing

![Large medical equipment housing](/assets/cases/large-medical-housing.webp)

Large medical equipment housing

![Medical aesthetic equipment housing](/assets/ppt/aesthetic-device.webp)

Medical aesthetic equipment housing

![Sauna pod shell](/assets/ppt/sauna-pod.webp)

Sauna pod shell

![Beauty device cabinet](/assets/ppt/beauty-cabinet.webp)

Beauty device cabinet

![Medical device tray](/assets/cases/medical-device-tray.webp)

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

By annual volume, where the two routes divide:

| 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

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

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

- **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

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 medical & diagnostic equipment: FAQ

A concept sketch or CAD is enough to start. Tell us which surfaces see cleaners and which parts need service.

**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. chemistry analyzer housing and bezel
- Outside dimensions: L × W × H (mm)
- Annual volume and first order: e.g. 800 units/year, first order 50
- Cleaning and appearance: Cleaner, wipe frequency, color, texture
- 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 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.

### Guides

- [Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming Design: Draft and Walls](/en/guides/heavy-gauge-thermoforming-design-guide)
- [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

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Last updated: 2026-10-22