Many plastics applications, especially sample or prototype parts, require thermoforming to form the plastic into unique shapes and sizes. Thermoforming is accomplished in 3 steps: a plastic sheet is carefully heated to a pliable, stretchable temperature, the heated plastic is placed in a mold, then the individual pieces are trimmed to size. Thermoforming Applications At […]
It’s that busy time of year again! At ACI Plastics, we take a few moments every holiday season to step back and reflect on all the successes we had over the past year. We’re truly honoured to have helped so many people with their plastics supply and fabrication projects these past 12 months. Whether it was […]
This November, ACI Plastics is celebrating being in business for 50 years. Since 1967 we’ve been the go-to resource for plastics supply and fabrication. In our 50 first years we’ve developed a number of amazing long-term relationships and now have operations in Chicago, Des Moines, Dallas, Kansas City, Little Rock, St. Louis, and Tulsa employing […]
What is PEEK? PEEK is a high performance engineering thermoplastic. This material is tough, strong, and rigid and has superior creep resistance. PEEK can resist radiation and a wide range of solvents. PEEK resins are available in unreinforced, 30% glass-fiber reinforced, 30% carbon-fiber reinforced, and HPV-reinforced grades. What makes this product unique? PEEK is extremely resistant to […]
Okay, we hate to break it to you but there is really no winner here. Your choice depends on the material you choose to deal with, the complexity of the piece your trying to create and the budget available. 3D printing machines have come a long way and they are able to create complex shapes […]
Good things happen when the ACI Plastics team gets together. This is a look back at a little holiday get together we had back in December. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2016 and re-visit our goals for the year. We encourage everyone to do the same. 2017 is going to be […]
ACI Plastics is proud to spotlight ABS. This incredible impact-resistant and inexpensive plastic is the perfect option for many projects because it’s easy to thermoform. ABS is a great option for retail store fixtures and POP displays, machine housings and much more thanks to its durability and resistance to impact and wear-and-tear. ABS also […]
Retail therapy or back-to-school necessities, who doesn’t love to shop? Well, we sure do. And that’s why we are looking forward to attending the Shop! Market Week in New York City in December. This is the time where all the latest and greatest trends in showrooms and displays are revealed. The event is designed for […]
Light is important. Not only does it make us feel good, it also delivers safety by allowing us to see and allowing others to see us and our surroundings. When creating a breezeway or walkway area, allowing for a natural source of light while ensuring protection from the elements is an important consideration. Lexan clear […]
One of the great things about thermoforming is that if it can be imagined, it can be created. If you want to appeal to baseball fans, hockey fans or tennis fans, a mold can be made for whatever ball, or piece of equipment you want to replicate to have it filled with product or put […]
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