EBooks

Learn the basics of plastic thermoforming, including materials, forming methods, tooling, troubleshooting, quality control, safety, and future trends.

BMG’s Thermoforming Design Handbook provides practical guidelines to help engineers and designers improve manufacturability, prevent common defects, and avoid costly tooling mistakes. The interactive design checklist helps teams validate critical requirements before tooling begins, reducing risk and costly redesigns. Avoid costly tooling mistakes, wall-thinning defects, stuck parts, and production inefficiencies with proven thermoforming design guidelines. […]

Explore the world of product design for thermoforming applications with this e-book. Learn what it takes to design, prototype and produce your product. What are draft angles and why are they important? Learn how to design for manufacturability. Analyze the cost considerations. Investigate regulatory compliances and certifications. We covered it all.

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we rarely pause to consider the significance of food packaging. This seemingly mundane aspect of our daily lives is far from inconsequential. The choices we make regarding food packaging materials have profound implications for the environment, our communities, and the future of our planet.

Looking to streamline your packaging operations and boost efficiency? Automation 101 is your go-to guide for understanding how end-of-line automation—covering tasks like packing, labeling, palletizing, and wrapping—can transform your manufacturing or distribution process. Designed for operations leaders, engineers, and executives, this resource highlights how automation enhances productivity, reduces labor costs, improves safety, and ensures consistent product quality.

In this e-book, we explore the essential mechanics of trim press cycles, a key stage in the thermoforming process where formed plastic sheets are precisely trimmed into final product shapes. You will learn how a trim press operates through its full cycle — from nip wheel control and sheet indexing to the ejection of trimmed parts. We break down the timing, motion, and synchronization involved in each quadrant of the cycle, providing insight into the critical moments for feed, form, trim, and eject operations. This guide also covers best practices for press setup and material handling to ensure efficient, accurate trimming in high-speed production environments

In this e-book, we examine best practices for maintaining automation systems to ensure reliable and efficient performance. From preventive and predictive maintenance to advanced diagnostics and workforce training, we highlight strategies and technologies that reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and support the evolving demands of modern manufacturing.

In this eBook, you will learn the details of berry boxes, from material selection to side slitting and much more. Join us on this journey as we learn more about how plastics shape our everyday lives.

The visual appeal and structural feel of a thermoformed cup directly impact the consumer experience. This guide explores two pivotal aspects of cup manufacturing: managing surface imperfections and perfecting the rim.