Wp Applications
Professional Solutions for Different Production Areas with Vacuum Press, Heat and Membrane Technology
MakserTeam vacuum membrane presses, Heat Shape Master and vacuum thermoforming machines offer professional solutions for many different production areas, including furniture, doors, decoration, acrylic forming, wood bending and plastic forming applications.
In production, every material behaves differently, every product requires a different form, and every manufacturer has different capacity needs. For this reason, the right machine should not be selected only by model name, but according to the application to be produced.
At MakserTeam, our goal is to help manufacturers choose the most suitable system for their needs — from PVC foil lamination to natural wood veneer pressing, from acrylic forming to composite door surface production.
Vacuum membrane press machines provide high surface quality in the lamination of MDF, HDF, wood-based panels, door surfaces, furniture doors and decorative parts. The Heat Shape Master model stands out in acrylic, solid surface, wood bending and special forming applications with its lower oven structure, silicone membrane frame system and versatile production capability. Vacuum thermoforming machines are preferred for forming thermoplastic sheets such as ABS, PVC, PET-G, PMMA, PS and PP over a mould.
Below, you can review the main application areas that can be produced with MakserTeam machines and find more detailed information about the most suitable solution for your production.
PVC and PET Foil Lamination
PVC and PET foil lamination is one of the most common vacuum membrane press applications used for covering MDF, HDF and wood-based surfaces with decorative foil.
Kitchen cabinet doors, interior room doors, bedroom wardrobes, TV units, bathroom furniture, hospital cabinets, laboratory furniture and decorative furniture surfaces can be produced with an aesthetic and durable finish using this method.
For detailed information, please review the PVC and PET Foil Lamination application.
Natural Wood Veneer Pressing
Natural wood veneer pressing is a special application preferred by manufacturers who want to give the surface a real wood texture and a premium appearance.
Natural wood veneer creates a high-quality perception in tables, coffee tables, decorative panels, office furniture, hotel furniture, luxury interior decoration and custom-designed furniture.
WP models with silicone membrane support and the Heat Shape Master model can be evaluated for this application depending on the product type and production requirements.
For detailed information, please review the Natural Wood Veneer Pressing application.
Wood Bending
Wood bending is used to shape thin wood layers or plywood materials over a mould into the desired form.
This method provides important advantages in the production of chair backs, chair seats, armchair side parts, curved furniture components and custom-designed products.
Wood bending can be carried out by adding a silicone membrane to WP1, WP2 and WP4 models. However, the WP1 model can be more advantageous for high mould applications thanks to its up-and-down moving heating turbine and higher working area.
For detailed information, please review the Wood Bending application.
Acrylic and Solid Surface Forming
Acrylic and solid surface forming is a special production method used for kitchen sinks, bathroom washbasins, bathtub forms, hotel projects, custom countertop solutions and design surfaces.
Since controlled heating of the material is critical in this application, the Heat Shape Master model stands out as the main MakserTeam solution.
For detailed information, please review the Acrylic and Solid Surface Forming application.
ABS and Plastic Vacuum Forming
ABS and plastic vacuum forming is the process of heating thermoplastic sheets and shaping them over a mould with the help of vacuum.
No silicone membrane is used in this application. Plastic sheets such as ABS, PMMA, PET-G, PVC, PS and PP can be used in the production of automotive parts, technical plastic products, suitcase parts, drawer organizers, underfloor heating panels and prototypes.
For detailed information, please review the ABS and Plastic Vacuum Forming application.
PVC, WPC and ABS Door Surface Thermoform Forming
PVC, WPC and ABS door surface thermoform forming is the process of shaping sheet materials used in interior door production over a mould with heat and vacuum technology.
No silicone membrane is used in this application. The forming process is carried out directly with heat, mould and vacuum system. The Makser DoorFormer Thermoform Machine is positioned for serial door surface production.
For detailed information, please review the Door Surface Thermoform application.
Important Note for Machine Selection
For PVC and PET foil lamination applications, WP1, WP2, WP4 and Heat Shape Master models can be evaluated depending on the production method and material type. A silicone membrane is not mandatory for standard PVC/PET foil lamination. The correct model should be selected according to the application and the material to be used.
For natural wood veneer pressing and wood bending applications, WP1, WP2 and WP4 models can be used with the addition of a silicone membrane. However, since the heating turbine of the WP1 model moves up and down, it provides an advantage in working height. For this reason, WP1 can be more suitable for high mould or thicker wood bending applications.
For acrylic and solid surface forming applications, the Heat Shape Master model stands out due to the need for a lower oven. Heating the acrylic sheet at the correct temperature in a controlled way is critical for achieving high form quality.
No silicone membrane is used in ABS and plastic vacuum forming or PVC/WPC/ABS door surface thermoform applications. These applications are carried out directly with heat, mould and vacuum technology.