03 / 3 PRODUCTS · THREE MAIN PRODUCTS

Three Main Vacuum Forming Products

Each product addresses a different scenario — electronic work trays for assembly-line workstations, IC carrier trays for IC packaging, and tool packaging boxes for finished-goods shipping protection.

PRODUCT · 01

Electronic Work Tray

ELECTRONIC WORK TRAY

Vacuum-formed work trays for SMT assembly line workstations — multi-compartment design for sorting, placing, and buffering electronic components. Fully customizable per production line requirements — compartment count, depth, and ESD specification.

ApplicationSMT assembly lines / assembly stations / QC inspection stations
FeaturesMulti-compartment / Anti-static / Stackable storage
CustomizableDimensions / compartments / ESD level

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PRODUCT · 02

IC Carrier Trays

IC TRAY / CARRIER TRAY

IC carrier trays / semiconductor packaging trays — for semiconductor packaging factories and IC shipping customers. Precision array pocket design for accurate loading of IC / SMD components; suitable for automated pick-and-place on the assembly line.

ApplicationIC packaging shipping / automated placement
FeaturesPrecision pocket array / Stackable / Anti-static
CustomizablePocket dimensions / arrangement / matrix count

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PRODUCT · 03

Tool Packaging Box

TOOL PACKAGING BOX

Finished tool / part shipping packaging box — custom contour pockets per product shape for precise positioning and packaging. Can be painted or laminated to display brand colors; suitable for retail display.

ApplicationRetail packaging / shipping protection / hardware tools
FeaturesProduct contour pockets / Shock-resistant / Lidded
CustomizableProduct contour / Color / Transparency

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06 /GALLERY · Product Photos

Vacuum-Formed Product Gallery

Guann-Ming vacuum-formed trays in real shots — electronic trays, wafer / chip box liners, industrial & consumer liners, precision molds shaped to each product, custom pockets, optional ESD anti-static.

Component TrayESD ANTI-STATIC · Conductive Black

Precision Component TrayPET CLEAR · Custom Pockets

Strip Carrier TrayPET CLEAR · Industrial Liner

Chip Carrier Tray3D STRUCTURE · Stackable

02 / LIVE · PROCESS LIVE VIEW

Vacuum Forming Process Monitoring

Live view of the vacuum forming machine's automated continuous production. To protect process confidentiality and machine specifications, the live image is partially masked. For more details, please contact our sales team. For a factory visit or equipment capability evaluation — welcome to call us to schedule a visit.

TEMP °C

183

175 ~ 195

CYCLE SEC

14.2

13.5 ~ 14.8

CAM-01 · MAIN VIEW

FEED · CONTINUOUS · NOMINAL

VACUUM BAR

-0.92

-0.95 ~ -0.88

OUTPUT /HR

230

220 ~ 240 units

PROCESS · OVERVIEW

Machine Operation Live View

Continuous vacuum forming machine: Film roll feed → Heat soften → Vacuum form → Demold & cool — fully automated. Process confidentiality is maintained; live image is partially masked.

Feed Continuous film roll · multi-roller drive
forming Vacuum forming · custom mold
Control PLC touchscreen · digital process
applicable to IC carrier trays / Work trays / Packaging boxes

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◆ /SCENARIO · FORMING

Vacuum forming one sheet to one tray

Put simply, vacuum forming is "pulling a heated, softened plastic sheet into a mold with vacuum." The animation below runs the four steps — heat, sag, vacuum form, demold — and shows why it has cheap tooling and suits thin-shell parts like trays.

01 · HEAT

Sheet Heating

A plastic sheet enters the heat zone and infrared bakes it until soft. Temperature must be just right — too low won't draw, too high tears.

02 · SAG

Softening Sag

Once soft, the sheet naturally sags, ready to be brought down onto the mold. This step depends on even heating and enough stretch.

03 · FORM

Vacuum Forming

The mold closes and vacuum pulls the sheet tightly into every pocket, forming the tray in one shot. Pockets need draft angle for a clean release.

04 · DEMOLD

Cool & Demold

After cooling and trimming, the electronic tray is done. Low tooling cost and fast development make it ideal for prototyping and small-to-medium volume.

05 / MATERIALS · COMMON MATERIALS

Vacuum Forming Common Materials

Vacuum forming can use various plastic sheets; each material has different properties and applicable scenarios. Selection depends on the product's application environment, appearance, and mechanical requirements — ESD anti-static formulas can be added per requirements.

Guann-Ming vacuum-formed trays use a stepped stacking design: empty trays nest tightly to save storage; loaded trays stack securely to prevent crushing.

PS

PS · Polystyrene

Rigid, easy to thermoform and economical, with optional clarity. For general trays, internal packaging and protective inserts; ESD anti-static formulas available.

PET

PET · Polyethylene Terephthalate

High clarity, tough, impact-resistant and recyclable — Guann-Ming's mainstream thermoforming material. For clear IC trays, precision component trays and display packaging that needs visibility.

ESD Anti-Static Options

For applications requiring anti-static properties — such as electronic work trays and IC carrier trays — Guann-Ming provides anti-static / conductive / insulative three ESD options. Contact our sales team for material and ESD specifications — the same classification system used for our plastic reels applies.

06 / WORKFLOW · OEM PROCESS

Vacuum Forming OEM Collaboration Process

From drawing evaluation to shipping, vacuum forming OEM goes through five key stages. Vacuum forming mold development costs are lower and lead times are shorter — suitable for sample evaluation and small-batch production.

5 Steps Low Mold Cost Short Timeline Small-Batch Friendly

01

Drawing / Sample Evaluation

Customer provides 2D / 3D drawings or samples; we assess whether vacuum forming is suitable, provide an initial quote and timeline.

02

Produce Vacuum Mold

We produce wood, aluminum, or copper molds (per product requirements). Mold costs are lower than injection molding, with shorter development time.

03

Trial Sample Confirmation

Vacuum-formed trial samples are sent to customer for confirmation of dimensions, appearance, and fit. Mold adjustments made as necessary.

04

Mass Production

Enter mass production. Multi-batch shipping can be arranged per requirements. Trimming and inspection completed in-house.

05

QC Inspection / Packaging & Shipping

After quality inspection and packaging, goods are shipped on time. We support customer domestic and export shipping requirements.

Thermoforming · Precision Vacuum-Forming Vacuum Forming Semiconductor-Grade · Contour-Molded