VACUUM FORMING AND THERMOFORMING

In need of an efficient and cost-effective method of creating prototypes? Choose Systematic Automation for vacuum forming and thermoforming excellence.

Our vacuum tables are an essential component in achieving industry-standard quality. For over 40 years, Systematic Automation has been a trusted supplier of vacuum tables to the thermoforming industry, providing precision flatness that is unmatched. Our vacuum tables offer flatness within +/-.001″, ensuring that your molds for components are incredibly precise.

There are two methods of thermoforming: vacuum forming and pressure forming. Vacuum forming involves heating a plastic sheet until it is pliable and then pressing it against a 3D mold by vacuuming the air between the sheet and the mold. This process allows for sharper details and molded texture.

Pressure forming, on the other hand, applies air above the plastic sheet at the end of the process, allowing you to create complex shapes with tight tolerances. Both vacuum forming and pressure forming can benefit from the precision flatness of our vacuum tables, making them an essential tool for any thermoforming operation.

In need of custom options? We are so committed to customer satisfaction that we also offer customization using your exact specifications, including size and hole patterns, making them ideal for vacuum forming and thermoforming applications.

Equipment Features

Systematic Automation super precision vacuum tables provide a flatness of +/-.001″ (.025mm) per linear foot, making it the flattest vacuum table available. Additionally, we provide an array of features and customizable options to complement the vacuum table for your vacuum forming and thermoforming operations, such as:

Custom shaped vacuum tables
Custom designed zones with valves
Custom hole patterns
Custom bases
Sliding vacuum tables

Heated vacuum tables
Automatic pin registration
Formica table surface
Anodized table surface

±.001″

flatness per linear foot — your molds are only as precise as the table under them

Both methods

vacuum forming and pressure forming both ride on table flatness

Custom built

size, shape, and hole pattern matched to your molds and sheet sizes

40 years

manufacturing vacuum tables in Farmington, CT · Made in USA

FLAT TABLES MAKE CLEAN PULLS

In thermoforming, the mold meets the sheet — and the table holds the mold. Any error in table flatness telegraphs straight into the part: soft detail, uneven wall thickness, molds that never quite seat. Our tables hold ±.001″ per linear foot so vacuum-formed parts pull with sharp detail and pressure-formed parts hit tight tolerances, prototype after prototype, run after run. Hole patterns and vacuum zones are designed around your mold and sheet sizes, and for heated processes we build the table and the heat into one unit — see our heated vacuum tables, the first system to combine uniform heating with uniform vacuum.

BUILT IN FARMINGTON, CT — TO YOUR MOLDS AND SHEETS

precision hole pattern on thermoforming vacuum table — Hole patterns designed around your molds

vacuum table valve actuated zones — Valve-actuated zones for multiple mold setups

custom vacuum table — Custom builds — shapes, bases, clamping

vacuum pump matched to the table — Pump sized and shipped with the table

large format vacuum table — Large-format tables for big sheet work

TRUSTED BY THE MOST DEMANDING BUYERS IN THE WORLD

SEE HOW IT’S MADE — AND HOW HARD IT HOLDS

Watch how our precision vacuum tables are manufactured at our Connecticut facility.

Hold demonstration — uniform vacuum secures the workpiece with zero movement.

WHY FORMERS CHOOSE SYSTEMATIC AUTOMATION

FLATNESS GUARANTEED, NOT CLAIMED

±.001″ per linear foot, inspected and verified on every table before it ships.

MADE IN THE USA, BUILT TO YOUR PROCESS

Every table manufactured in Farmington, CT — size, hole pattern, and zones to your molds.

HEAT + VACUUM IN ONE UNIT

We build the first uniform-heating vacuum tables — one table, one process, up to 400°F.

SUPPORT FROM THE TEAM THAT BUILT IT

Call after installation and you reach the engineers who made your table.

GET A CUSTOM THERMOFORMING VACUUM TABLE QUOTE

Tell us your mold sizes, sheet sizes, and process — we'll spec the table, zones, and pump, and come back to you fast.

or call 860-677-6400

Value Added Services

Our knowledgeable engineering department will assist you in selecting the optimal size vacuum table, type of pump best suited for your needs, and port location. Our precision vacuum tables are available with vacuum port connections from any side of the table, or at any location from the bottom of the table.

You can also call on Systematic Automation to resurface your current vacuum table, applying our extensive knowledge in manufacturing precision vacuum tables to providing superior engineering enhancements to your current product.

At Systematic Automation, we have vast experience in providing the most cost-efficient solution for your application requirements. With our customized approach, we make sure that you get the vacuum system required for your application, without paying more than you need to.

Systematic Automation is recognized as a leading global supplier of vacuum tables, with experienced engineers providing customized solutions. We provide exceptional customer service and ongoing support to ensure success of your installation. Contact us today to learn more about our high-performance vacuum tables for vacuum forming and thermoforming.

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We have a large variety of tables available.

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