--- title: "Thermoforming Parts Equal to Injection Molding in Quality: Improving Design Economy with Ingenuity" description: The form, fit, and function of each part require manufacturing repeatability, but you may also want to adapt the design after production starts. image: https://www.kensonplastics.com/hubfs/Blog/Kenson%20Blog%20-%20durable.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) ###### 2 min read # Thermoforming Parts Equal to Injection Molding in Quality: Improving Design Economy with Ingenuity By: [Chris O'leary](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/author/chris) on Dec 28, 2022 4:47:00 PM [Thermoforming](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/tag/thermoforming) ![Featured Image](https://www.kensonplastics.com/hubfs/Blog/Kenson%20Blog%20-%20durable.jpg) As a designer, you always want to increase the perception of value when a customer sees or uses your product. This requires designing with the[four subsets of value](https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/perception-of-value) in mind: - Functional – It solves a problem - Financial – It costs a reasonable price - Social – Customers discuss it - Psychological – Customers have positive interactions ![Engineer Circle](https://www.kensonplastics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Circle.png?width=300&height=300&name=Engineer%20Circle.png)Products need to be durable, usable, and affordable – characteristics that aren’t always present when scoping projects for smaller production runs. Thermoforming parts are an alternative to injection molding where you can get the same fit and finish, within tolerance, using a cost-effective manufacturing process.   ## Thermoforming Parts Solve Challenges across Industries Thermoforming enables you to increase your economy of design without sacrificing product quality. From material selection to dialing in the design tolerances for streamlined manufacturing, our process can solve unique application challenges with both primary and secondary operations. [![Kenson - Texture Circle](https://www.kensonplastics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Kenson%20-%20Texture%20Circle.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=Kenson%20-%20Texture%20Circle.jpg)The form, fit, and function](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/machining-aerospace-parts-that-fit-form-function-perfect-with-your-assembly) of each part require manufacturing repeatability, but you may also want to adapt the design after production starts. Thermoforming provides you with this kind of flexibility and design ingenuity. Kenson Plastics will take a holistic view of your manufacturing requirements. We conduct a comprehensive review to see where we can optimize for manufacturability. Once we have a complete picture of what the final product’s requirements are, we can iterate designs and the thermoforming process to achieve the required results.   ### Discuss Your Project with Kenson Plastics The earlier we get involved, the more value we bring to the project. By knowing the application constraints, production requirements, and any[special considerations like EMI shielding](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/alternatives-to-metal-enclosures-for-emi-shielding-constraints) or tighter tolerance specifications, Kenson Plastics can help you find an optimized, financially viable manufacturing solution. The tooling costs for thermoforming parts are less than with injection molding, while the secondary operations can include heat-sunk inserts, fixtures, and painting. Thermoforming provides manufacturers with a cost-effective alternative when the economies of scale tip against a product’s future. 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For design engineers that need an alternative manufacturing method that uses design ingenuity to increase economy,[contact Kenson Plastics today](https://www.kensonplastics.com/contact).   [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8833014/3c1e111b-f099-4480-a3f2-5c3747c101c9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8833014/3c1e111b-f099-4480-a3f2-5c3747c101c9) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) #### Related Posts ### [Better Technology Practices that Reduce a Low Volume Product’s Overall Manufacturing Cost Keeping manufacturing costs within an acceptable range for low-volume products that have intricate...](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/better-technology-practices-that-reduce-a-low-volume-products-overall-manufacturing-cost) ### [5 Questions to Ask When It’s Time For You to Outsource the Assembly of Your Product’s Operation Choosing to outsource your assembly operation is one of the strategies that McKinsey and Gartner...](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/5-questions-to-ask-when-its-time-for-you-to-outsource-the-assembly-of-your-products-operation) ### [Increase Precision for Demanding Product Applications with Thermoforming Technology Plastic part manufacturing for demanding product applications depends on a lot of upfront effort....](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/increase-precision-for-demanding-product-applications-with-thermoforming-technology) ##### REACH OUT REACH OUT 2835 Darlington Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010 (724) 776-6820 [webinquiry@kensonplastics.com](mailto:webinquiry@kensonplastics.com) ##### RECENT BLOG POSTS RECENT BLOG POSTS ###### [Tray Fabrication Procedure: Forming and Preparation](https://www.kensonplastics.com/blog/tray-fabrication-procedure-forming-and-preparation) In this blog, we are discussing our robotic pharmacy—an automated system designed to sort,... ##### SUBSCRIBE NOW SUBSCRIBE NOW [![Kenson Logo - Horizontal - White](https://www.kensonplastics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20-%20Brand/Kenson%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20-%20White.png?width=300&height=99&name=Kenson%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20-%20White.png "Kenson Logo - Horizontal - White")](https://www.kensonplastics.com/) - [Designed and Developed by TRENDING UP STRATEGY](https://www.trendingupstrategy.com/) Copyright © 2022 Kenson Plastics, Inc.