DAVID RUSSELL ASSOCIATES Ltd
Innovation in the Development and Production of Thermoformed Products


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Crisp self-coloured parts with undercuts
Textured, Injection moulded appearance
Complex shapes from inexpensive tooling
Undercuts to finish and stiffen
Suitable for small parts but even more economical for large parts
Low volume, complex shapes
DRA Ltd supports your company from concept to production in thermoforming (Vac-forming, Pressure Forming, Twin-sheet) for any product and volume – from prototypes to high volume.

The team provides IMPARTIAL advice, expertise, training and assistance from concept to production; on product development and design; on proven and cutting-edge technologies; on materials, tooling and manufacturing efficiency. And we are the UK's experts on the design and manufacture of Pressure Formed parts.

Training and Education
DRA Ltd provides professional training and educational services on subjects including design, tooling, machinery, processing and finishing. Training programmes are tailored to your needs and combine classroom with hands-on training on your machines.
Processing Improvements
Troubleshooting existing designs and processes.
Improving your manufacturing productivity and reducing waste after a detailed evaluation of current operations.
Incorporating the best and newest technologies for your product and/or operational needs.
Hands-on debugging of your process from the material specification through to the delivered product.
Advice on ISO9002 Quality Systems.

Technology Promotion
DRA Ltd is the acknowledged expert on Pressure Forming and promotes the benefits of the process to end-users to advance the use of thermoforming. (See pages on Pressure Forming)
DRA Ltd maintains a continuous dialogue with tool makers, materials and machinery suppliers and moulders to ensure best practice in new materials and techniques.

Prototyping Assistance
DRA Ltd provides professional assistance in product design, from concept to 'fit for manufacture' at minimal cost through low-cost prototyping and design evaluation.

Product Development
DRA Ltd will help you analyse and select which processes, techniques and materials are optimal and economical for each product and support you from the early stages of design.

Project Management
DRA Ltd offers the general management and technical expertise to manage the tooling and pre-production phases of your project.