--- title: "GUIDE: Flexible Thermoforming Practices eBook" description: In this guide, designers will learn more about the thermoforming process and what design factors to consider when engaging with a manufacturing partner. image: https://www.kensonplastics.com/hubfs/Blog/Kenson%20Blog%20-%20Flexible%20Thermoforming%20ebook.jpg --- - [Compliance & Documents](https://www.kensonplastics.com/compliance-documents) [![Kenson Logo - Horizontal - White](https://www.kensonplastics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20-%20Brand/Kenson%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20-%20White.png?width=800&height=265&name=Kenson%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20-%20White.png) ![Kenson Logo - Horizontal - White](https://www.kensonplastics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20-%20Brand/Kenson%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20-%20White.png?width=800&height=265&name=Kenson%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20-%20White.png)](https://www.kensonplastics.com) [![LET'S TALK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8833014/a51b545e-0172-445d-851e-ac7f85ee2a75.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8833014/a51b545e-0172-445d-851e-ac7f85ee2a75) - [Who We Help](https://www.kensonplastics.com/markets) - [Aerospace](https://www.kensonplastics.com/aerospace) - [Medical](https://www.kensonplastics.com/medical) - [Mass Transit](https://www.kensonplastics.com/mass-transit) - [Self-Serve Kiosk](https://www.kensonplastics.com/self-service-kiosks) - [Heavy Equipment](https://www.kensonplastics.com/heavy-equipment) - [General Electronics](https://www.kensonplastics.com/general-electronics) - What We Do - [Manufacturing Solutions](https://www.kensonplastics.com/manufacturing-solutions) - [Tech Center](https://www.kensonplastics.com/tech-center) - [About Us](https://www.kensonplastics.com/about-us) - [About Us](https://www.kensonplastics.com/about-us) - [Career Center](https://www.kensonplastics.com/career-center) - [Blog](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog) - [Resources](https://www.kensonplastics.com/resources) ###### 1 min read # GUIDE: Flexible Thermoforming Practices eBook By: [David O'leary](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/author/david) on Apr 13, 2023 9:00:00 AM [Thermoforming](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/tag/thermoforming) ![Featured Image](https://www.kensonplastics.com/hubfs/Blog/Kenson%20Blog%20-%20Flexible%20Thermoforming%20ebook.jpg) Thermoforming is a manufacturing process that uses heat and pressure to form a part from a sheet of plastic. The thermoforming process gives designers an abundance of flexibility when designing or optimizing the manufacturing process for a low-volume part program.     In sectors like aerospace, mass transit, and medical device manufacturing, designers often have to overcome challenges with the aesthetics, feasibility, and viability of a plastic part. Flexible thermoforming practices can provide better manufacturing results when designing complex parts for lower-volume production runs. A flexible thermoforming manufacturing partner can help designers navigate these challenges while achieving the right balance between the appearance, cost, and repeatability of the part. 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