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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
What is thermoforming?
Well, thermoforming is the process of heating and molding temperature-sensitive materials to create a new, usable product. This process uses sheets of a polymer called thermoplastic, which is heated to increase pliability. Once the desired level of heat is met, the material is molded by one of three methods:
Vacuum Thermoforming: the sheet of material is laid on a concave mold and pulled inward to adhere to the shape of the mold with vacuum pressure. Tiny holes in the mold provide the suction, without affecting the shape of the finished product
Pressure Thermoforming: the sheet is laid on a convex mold shape and pressed down on the mold
Mechanical Thermoforming: uses a machine to press the sheet into a concave mold with a convex mold, pressing the sheet between the two molds.
Once the thermoplastic cools, it once again becomes extremely hard. Common products made by thermoforming include bathtubs, shower stalls and boat hulls.
A.S.S.T. and Thermoforming
A.S.S.T. is willing to do what others avoid as we go Beyond Surface Level Solutions.
Our state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts. We employ several techniques that we feel give us that competitive edge over other companies, including thermoforming.
For more information on Thermoforming and what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project. Contact us to see what we can provide for you by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
Did you ever hear the saying…”your right hand doesn’t know what your left hand is doing”? People tend to use that saying to describe a state of confusion. Many times I use it to describe the construction industry. Don’t get me wrong, I live and breathe the construction industry and am positive about the industry’s condition today and in the future.
Here’s a right hand/left hand example. We are working on a project where the design called for the ceiling to be filled with HVAC equipment leaving no room for the lighting fixtures. Not a good situation. How the conflict arose might never be known. What is certain is that the complexities of design changes to please an owner and mechanical requirements to provide a climate controlled building created a conflict. Everyone was working with the best of intentions, yet the design remained in conflict with reality. With more collaboration, I think these types of events can be discovered and resolved in the preconstruction and budgeting phase of projects.
At A.S.S.T., we help our customers deal with problems like this all the time. Not just to solve the existing problem but to prevent problems from happening in the future.
The only way we can be real problem solvers though is if our customers bring us into the project earlier rather than later. That way, we may foresee a problem and suggest the use of 3D software. Or, we may suggest an innovative product like Sculptcor, made from Corian. A.S.S.T. is the only manufacturer of Sculptcor where we use a unique process to apply heat and pressure to the Corian to give it a 3 dimensional surface. The result is an exciting, textured and durable surface that will endure for many years. If we are brought in early, we can let the right hand know what the left hand is planning so that both hands can work together.
If you know other right hand/left hand examples from the construction industry, please let me know at russberry@asst.com.
You can reach Russ Berry at A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
Russ Berry is President of A.S.S.T. and ISFA – International Surface Fabricators Association.
A.S.S.T.’s state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Corian and A.S.S.T. have teamed up to create numerous interior architectural features for diverse markets, including retail, education, entertainment, corporate, and even healthcare. You name it; A.S.S.T. can make it out of Corian – from modular vanities and wall panels to bathroom partitioning systems, sculptures, and countertops.
Benefits of Corian
- More than 100 tones and patterns
- Versatile
- Color and patterns run all the way through the material
- Easy to clean
- Scratch resistant
- Completely renewable
- Heat resistant
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- Durable
- Intricate patterns and textures can be carved into Corian
- Non-porous
- Hygenic
- Does not promote mold/mildew growth
- Environmentally friendly
- Non-toxic
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Corian solid surface made by DuPont™ is one of the most versatile materials on the market. This blend of natural materials and pure acrylic polymers provides a product that is not only durable, but attractive, as well. Corian was first introduced to the public in 1967 and, because of its unique nature, became an instant success.
Corian is the perfect material for every room, from the kitchen to the bathroom and everywhere in between.
For more information on Corian please visit our website or give us a call. A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
A.S.S.T.’s state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication, A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.
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Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Research has shown that a positive physical environment has a positive effect on learning. In fact, the educational environment can sometimes have an even more profound effect on students than the material and even the teacher.
- Poor physical conditions – broken windows, leaking roofs, and even dull/boring colors – send strong signals that children aren’t worth it and that education is a dead end.
- Positive and nurturing environments, when used in conjunction with effective teaching methods, can promote learning and actually improve recall and attention by up to 80%.
Aesthetic comes from the Greek word: Aistehesis, which means recognition via senses. Aesthetics have a positive effect on learning. Yet, countless schools ignore the need for aesthetically pleasing and nurturing environments. Educational facilities are ill-kempt and classrooms are overcrowded. And we wonder why American education seems to be on the decline.
While we at A.S.S.T. cannot do anything for the overcrowded classrooms, we can address the physical educational environment.
A.S.S.T.’s products and services are the perfect fit for educational buildings and locations that require wall panels, solid surface counters, shower surrounds, bathroom partitions and more. In addition, we’re capable of producing high-quality casework for everything from the reception room to the science laboratory. The materials we use are durable and easy to clean and come in a variety of colors and patterns.
For more information on our Education Surfaces please visit our website or give us a call. A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
We realize that every school and building is different, and that’s why we’re able to provide customized work to fit your teaching environment. Our on-site facilities and experienced craftsmen enable us to provide quick turnaround time and budget-conscious solutions.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
A.S.S.T.’s state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication, A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
A.S.S.T. bathroom partitioning systems are designed to provide more than just privacy in your public restroom. Other benefits of our bathroom partitions include:
- Our commercial bathroom partitions are custom made to your specifications and design.
- You can choose from floor braced, ceiling hung, overhead braced, and floor to ceiling bathroom partitions.
- A.S.S.T.’s solid surface toilet partitions are covered with a renewable finish that’s resistant to most graffiti, and hard to scratch, nick and cut.
- A bathroom partition from A.S.S.T is also resistant to rust and corrosion.
- Our antimicrobial material discourages bacteria and germs, so bathrooms remain sanitary and pleasant for your customers to use.
- A.S.S.T. restroom partitions are easy to clean.
Traditional bathroom partitions receive a great deal or use and abuse. And it shows. They are scratched, littered with curse words, dirty, and less than hygienic. A.S.S.T. restroom partitioning systems, on the other hand, are designed to hold up in even the toughest bathroom conditions. So your bathroom will always look its best.
The design and cleanliness of your company’s bathrooms says a lot about your business. It tells your customers whether or not you care about them and their needs. Like it or not, your clients will judge you based on the conditions of your bathroom.
So what does your bathroom say about your business?
For more information on A.S.S.T. Bathroom Partitions please visit our website or give us a call. A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
A.S.S.T.’s state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication, A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
In the food industry, image is everything. This is especially true when it comes to running your own restaurant, which not only needs to be fully functional, but also appealing to the eye, as well. Even if you cook the best food known to man, your business will struggle without an aesthetically pleasing area in which to serve your customers.
An effective Restaurant Décor can accomplish a lot, including:
Sets the Mood: Interior restaurant design allows you to dictate the mood and setting of your establishment. Will it be a quite, romantic restaurant? Will it be a modern, trendy place to eat? The choice is your. And it all begins with your décor.
Key Demographic: Similar to setting the mood, targeting a key demographic is first done through design. How your building’s exterior and interior look will dictate your clientele. So whom do you want to cater to?
Keeps Customers Coming Back: The right food combined with the right restaurant design will keep your customers coming back for more!
This is where A.S.S.T. can help.
Our knowledge and extensive background working with clients in the restaurant industry has taught us how to work with designers and architects to create a venue that goes above and beyond our client’s expectations. A.S.S.T. can create decorative, attention getting walls, floors, wall panels, wood veneer casework and custom trim for your restaurant’s dining room.
You can count on A.S.S.T. to provide premium decorative finishes to make your Restaurant look its best. We’re also experts at building and installing bars and other service areas.
For more information on Aesthetically Pleasing Restaurant Design, please visit our website or give us a call. A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
A.S.S.T.’s state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.
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Thursday, December 29th, 2011
The simple answer to the question posed in the title is that aesthetics are very important in any business setting. The way you furnish a workspace can both define company culture and help motivate employees.
Office design needs to be functional, yet aesthetically appealing. An office should feel warm and welcoming to visitors and potential clients/customers while also inspiring employees to do their best work. And trust us, this is not always an easy balance to achieve. While it is easy to type and describe this aesthetically pleasing yet functional office, it is not always an easy design to pull off.
This is where A.S.S.T. comes in.
Your place of business needs to present a professional, clean look that’s also attractive and modern.
A.S.S.T. has your entire building’s premium decorative services covered. From custom woodwork to plastic laminate casework, wainscoting in the boardroom to the partitions and vanity systems in each public restroom. We can design, furnish and install all of these items.
The materials we use are of the highest caliber, but durable enough to withstand daily use. We specialize in engineered materials manufactured by the finest companies in the world.
Our trained craftsmen can turn out virtually anything you want, thanks to our modern facilities and workshops. We can design and build the right solution in the right amount of time. So if it’s time to upgrade your office space, so the business world knows you’re for real, contact us.
For more information on aesthetically pleasing office design, please visit our website or give us a call. A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
A.S.S.T.’s state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.
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Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
What is thermoforming?
What are the benefits of thermoforming?
What can thermoforming be used for?
There are so many frequently asked questions about thermoforming, because the general public really has no idea what thermoforming even is. So we at A.S.S.T. have decided to shed a little light on this often-confusing topic.
First of all, what is thermoforming?
Well, it is the overarching term used for the manufacturing process of producing plastic forms by manipulating a rigid, flat sheet of plastic under temperature and pressure. These sheets, known as thermoplastics, come in varying gauges depending on their intended purposes. Thermoforming also utilizes several different types of molds, including:
Machined Aluminum: Typically built for shallow molds with small draw ratios, these molds are mounted on a temperature control base to control temperature during the forming process.
Cast Aluminum: These molds are formed at a foundry, with the temperature controls cast into the back and sides of the mold. These are typically used for parts with large draw ratios.
Composite: These molds, which have a limited life, are for vacuum forming only and are not temperature controlled.
Next, what are the benefits of thermoforming?
Thermoforming is a cost-effective and efficient way to produce many plastic products.
Finally, what products can be made using thermoforming?
Thin-gauge thermoforming is the primary manufacturing process used to create disposable plastic cups, containers, lids, trays, etc. Thick-gauge thermoforming is used to make parts as diverse as vehicle doors and dashboards, refrigerator liners, and plastic pallets.
Thermoforming can be utilized to make almost anything, from baby bathing bowls and modular vanities to bathroom partitioning systems, custom wall panels, and everything in between!
When you combine skilled craftsmen with technology and tools that are state of the art, the results are impressive.
For more information on thermoforming, please visit our website or give us a call. A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
A.S.S.T.’s state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts. We employ several techniques that we feel give us that competitive edge over other companies. One of those techniques is thermoforming
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Answers to Your Questions about Thermoforming Parts and the Thermoforming Process
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
A.S.S.T.™ is the maker of Sculptcor, a non-porous, nontoxic material that’s easy to clean and incredibly durable. This material has been used on a variety of our projects, and provides texture and beauty to any surface. Another benefit of Sculptcor is its flexibility we’re able to bend and shape it however you want. Any project is possible when you mix Sculptcor, our professionals and your imagination.
Applications for Sculptcor include:
• Wall cladding
• Column covers
• Retail facades
• Elevator Cladding
• Dividing walls
• Modesty panels
If you don’t see what you need in this list, there’s a great chance that we can design it for you. Our Sculptcor process adds texture and eye catching details to whatever you need.
The uses for solid surface are endless and our experience in the commercial construction industry is unparalleled. Our state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts!
For more information on our Sculptcor please visit our website or give us a call. A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Sculptcor is a non-porous, nontoxic material that’s easy to clean and incredibly durable. This material has been used on a variety of our projects, and provides texture and beauty to any surface. Dramatic lighting adds another layer of beauty to this material.
Sculptcor is also extremely flexible. Here at A.S.S.T., we can bend and shape our product however you want. Practically nothing is impossible when you mix Sculptcor, our professionals and your imagination.
Some of the uses of the product are wall cladding, retail facades, dividing walls, column covers, elevator cladding, and modesty panels. Beyond this Sculptcor can be used for other products. This versatile substance can be tailored to fit in many different projects.
For more information on Sculptcor or other exciting transformations to your space contact A.S.ST. today!
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