Thermoforming of a Plastic Go-Kart Cover for the Recreation Industry

At Penz Products, we specialize in the custom thermoforming of large components for customers in a wide range of industries. We were awarded a contract to fabricate various sized plastic covers and panels for use on the front and sides of racing go-karts.
Working with customer specifications, the designed precision tooling enables us to keep a defined wall thickness on the curves and contours of the parts ranging in size from 32” x 25” to 57” x 40”. Using both durable polyethylene and high strength ABS sheets in a variety of colors, we thermoformed the panels on our large capacity, single shuttle machine to enable quick changeover and speed production for this mixture of parts. After trimming on a 5-axis CNC machining center, the parts are cleaned and prepped for shipment. At each step of the process, our quality team followed the inspection procedures documented in our ISO 9001:2008 certified quality management program to ensure we met the ±.010” tolerances.
Precise forming of these components deliver the appearance, performance, and durability needed to support the customers winning go-kart design. If you would like more information about this project or our expert thermoforming services, contact us today.
Request for Quote or InformationThermoforming of a Plastic Go-Kart Cover Project Highlights
- Product Description
- Product composed of various size plastic covers and panels that affixed to the front and sides of a racing Go-Kart
- Thermoforming Capabilities Applied/Processes
- Primary:
Thermoforming
CNC Machining
Secondary:
Ordinary cleaning and prepping for shipment
- Equipment Used to Manufacture Part
- Large Rotary Thermoformer
5-Axis CNC
- Overall Part Dimensions
- Various sizes: 32.0” long - 57.0” long by 25.0” – 40.0” wide
- Tightest Tolerances
- +/- 0.010”
- Material Used
- Polyethylene and ABS in a Variety of Colors
- In process testing/inspection performed
- Standard ISO 9001:2008 procedures are followed
- Industry for Use
- Recreation Industry
Racing Industry
- Volume
- Large Volumes
- Delivery/Turnaround Time
- Two (2) weeks for tooling and two (2) additional weeks for Product
- Delivery Location
- Indiana
- Standards Met
- Customer Specifications, 2D CAD Drawing
- Product Name
- Go-Kart Cover