The Thermoforming Experts

From custom packaging, housings, panels, trays and more, RapidMade offers high-quality, personalized thermoforming and vacuum forming services. We leverage innovative technology, experienced engineers and unparalleled guidance to help you identify the right manufacturing solution to satisfy your project needs, every time.

Amplify your competitive advantage and enjoy faster turnaround times – at a fraction of the cost – without compromising quality. To delve deeper into the thermoforming process, visit our website here. We’re also happy to answer any questions you may have about the process. Simply contact us directly!

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See what our customers say:

“Our company has procured industrial 3D printed parts through RapidMade for nearly 5 years now. We've been very happy with the service, quality, and price of parts using SLS and MJF processes; in addition, RapidMade sales engineers have been very helpful in recommending design tweaks to improve product outcomes.

“We've deployed these products in California, Colorado, Kenya, Rwanda and Ethiopia. Even now that we are no longer based in Portland, we still do our industrial 3D printing through RapidMade.”

— Taylor Sharpe, SweetSense Inc.

“RapidMade exceeded our expectations with the final product, and we were very pleased. It was a pleasure to work with a company that takes pride in their business and industry. They were easy to work with, quick to reply and made requested modifications as well as provided key input for improvements.

“We would highly recommend using RapidMade and plan on continuing our business relationship with them for future products.”

— Jeff Mason, US Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC

“RapidMade’s engineering services are FANTASTIC. They’re fast, reasonably priced and have the experience to guide you to the right technologies to get you what you want. We’ve used them dozens of times as our temp engineering and production staff for small, fast projects, and we’ve had positive experiences with all of our projects.”

— Andrew Greenberg, APDM

“RapidMade does great work and always handles my crazy last-minute requests with ease. Their capacity is unlike the other competitors in the Portland area and I've built a longstanding rapport with Micah between our two businesses over the years that allows me to say yes to projects I would otherwise have to turn away because I know that RapidMade can hit those timelines. Highly recommended.”

— Merissa Jensen, Axiom Custom Products

“Working with RapidMade has been the epitome of a positive business experience. The team helped me image a damaged part, then printed it for test fitting. It worked perfectly the first time! I highly recommend RapidMade if you want to work with the best of the best.”

— Alex Carlson, Arion LLC

“RapidMade has a powerful team of engineers representing many disciplines. They have a unique ability to navigate many 3D and conventional machining options to get a part design from concept to reality. I found their engineers to be very good to work with, and the quality of their work is outstanding. I’d recommend them to anyone.”

— Jim Donnelly, Armstrong Metal Crafts

“RapidMade 100% helped our product become a reality. They worked with us from the ground up. We came to the with an idea in our head, and they turned it into a CAD drawing and then a sweet 3D printed prototype. RapidMade is made up of a great group of people that literally help make dreams come true! Thank you again!”

— Dune Farmers

"RapidMade not only has all of the cutting-edge tools but, equally important, everyone that works at RapidMade is engaged in the creative process and loves what they are doing.

“RapidMade comes with my highest recommendation! We have worked with RapidMade several times and expect to use their services many more times in the years to come.”

— Falco Freeman, Snapbuds

“RapidMade was able to take my rush order and turn it around within a few days. It was a one-off request, larger than their machines, and they still completed it. I was aware ahead of time that there was going to be seams on the project since it was a large piece, so that wasn't an issue.

“They were extremely communicative and informative about the process that would happen with this product.”

— Kate Adolphson

“Been working with RapidMade for a few years now and am repeatedly impressed with their can-do attitude and up-to-date connection to the latest 3D printing technology.”

— Dennis Veatch

Thermoforming Materials

Favored for their versatility, thermoplastics are highly durable and possess a wide variety of mechanical, thermal, chemical and cosmetic properties. At Rapidmade, we have the flexibility to produce thermoformed parts in incremental window sizes as small as 5” x 5” to decrease excess material usage, as well as parts as large as 4’ x 8’ in size.

Explore all of our available materials below:

HIPS (Polystyrene)

Our most commonly-used material. Inexpensive, functional thermoplastic, but can be brittle at low temperatures and off-gas at higher temperatures. Used for packaging trays, covers and light-duty structural pieces. Food-safe versions available.

HIPS Data Sheet

PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate) (Polyester)

Moderately inexpensive material with good water and oxygen barriers. Able to stand up to substantially lower temperatures than HIPS. Often used for food-safe applications, freezer packaging and water bottles.

PETG Data Sheet

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

Medium-cost impact-resistant engineering plastic which can be flame retardant or UV resistant when blended with other materials. Used for high-end packaging and moderate-load structural components.

ABS Data Sheet

Kydex T (ABS/PVC) or Kydex 100 (Acrylic/PVC)

Expensive flame-retardant engineering plastic with high impact resistance. Used for moderate-load structures, covers and enclosures that require fire resistance. Kydex 100 is our go-to material for radomes.

Kydex Data Sheets

PC (Polycarbonate)

Medium-cost engineering plastic with high stiffness, impact strength and temperature resistance, plus options for UV and scratch resistance. Often used for glass replacements on consumer electronics and high-temp applications. Harder to form than most thermoplastics, especially for fine details.

PC Data Sheet

PE, HDPE or LDPE (Polyethylene)

Moderately hard, inexpensive plastic with high chemical resistance. Does not off-gas at high temperatures. Chemical and thermal durability makes it well-suited for chemical-resistant containers. Higher shrink rate than other materials, which lowers tool life and increases variability between parts.

PE Data Sheet