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Thermoformed Panels & Fascias

One forming tool.Panels for every model.

Thermoformed Panels & Fascias 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.

Illustration of a heavy-gauge panel
Illustration: one panel contour, openings cut per model
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

Sizes and forms of heavy-gauge thermoformed panels and fascias

The side your customers see.
We make it.

  1. 01

    Control panels & bezels

    Display · buttons · ports

    Openings cut to your display, button and connector drawings, edges deburred, and test-fitted with the real components.

  2. 02

    Side panels & fascias

    Large cosmetic parts

    Large curves and radii in one piece; color, texture and seams approved on a full sample set with the neighboring panels.

  3. 03

    Panel sets

    Several panels together

    Bezels, side panels and top covers developed as a set on shared datums, so the seams line up on the machine.

Displays, buttons and overlays are specified by you; we cut and test-fit to their drawings.

Heavy-gauge thermoforming vs injection molding vs sheet metal

Add a model.
Here's what changes.

For low-volume, many-model equipment, heavy-gauge plus CNC beats a separate injection mold for every model.

Send drawings, answer in 2 working days
When you add a modelHeavy-gauge + CNCInjection molding
Same shape, new openingsNew CNC program; same toolModify the mold or make a new one
Shape changesModify the forming tool: about 1–3 weeksModify or new mold: about 6–10 weeks
Many models, low volumeOne tool; models managed as programsEach model carries its own mold cost
Fine detail on both sidesOne show sideBoth sides fine; suits high volume

General comparison; we confirm against your drawing, material and volumes.

Design options for thermoformed panels and fascias

One contour.
Configurations under control.

Panels with the same shape, material and supports share one forming tool; each model keeps its own openings, trim and CNC program.

Schematic, not to scale

Large displayScreen + controls

Keeps a large display window, with control holes laid out to the components; screen, lens and rear fixing confirmed.

Each model has its own CNC program, fixtures and sample record; replacements are made to the same revision.

Sheet materials for thermoformed panels and fascias

Touch, cleaning and sun
all land on the panel.

8–10 mm sheet is typical, up to 15 mm. Color, texture and gloss are approved on a sample set next to the neighboring panels.

Heavy-gauge thermoforming
ConditionTypical sheet
Indoor equipment panelsABS; our own ABS sheet plant lets us match color swatches.
Impact or clear windowsPC, or a clear PC or PETG window fitted into the panel.
Frequent wipingTell us the cleaner and how it's used; we compare wipe tests on sample plaques before choosing.
Outdoor equipmentA weatherable grade or surface treatment, sourced per project and checked on samples.

Fine raised lettering, undercuts or special finishes: we first check whether thermoforming suits, then propose a route.

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
FUNYO heavy-gauge thermoforming machine
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
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
Tunnel oven for secondary processing: adjustable temperature, airflow and conveyor speed
Engineer measuring a part on a vision measuring system
Vision measuring system checks holes and contours; a 3D automatic vision system is also on site

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

From drawing to production,
and how long each step takes.

Typical timings. Complex parts or special materials get a specific schedule when we quote.

FUNYO CNC machining shop
CNC shop: forming tools are machined in-house, so revisions don't wait on outside suppliers
  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 thermoformed panels and fascias: FAQ

Send the panel
with its mating parts.

An outline drawing, the show surfaces, the components in the openings and the neighboring panels, plus volumes and model variants, is the right place to start.

FAQ

For 300–3,000 panels and fascias per year, should I compare thermoforming and injection molding?

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 thermoformed panels and fascias?

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.

How does thermoforming tooling cost compare with injection molds, and how many weeks does it 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.

Does moving CNC-cut openings for a new model require another forming tool?

If the external geometry, sheet and forming datums stay unchanged, we can evaluate a CNC program and fixture change. Changes to the formed shape require a separate tooling review.

Can medical or industrial housings meet a UL 94 or IP rating?

Provide the target rating first. Material grades are sourced and sampled per project; the housing, seals and assembly must be assessed together. Final ratings depend on testing the complete equipment.

Which sheet materials are available for housings and transparent windows?

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.

Can I receive a response in 4 hours, and when will thermoformed samples be ready?

We respond in 4 hours and provide an applicability assessment and injection-molding comparison quote in 2 working days. Forming tooling takes about 1–3 weeks; sample timing is assessed against the part geometry.

Can a housing project of about 3,000 parts per year apply for no tooling charge?

Housing projects of about 3,000 parts a year under an annual supply agreement can apply for an assessment. The quotation and contract define charges, amortization and tool ownership; eligibility is not automatic.

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