Chinaplas is the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber. It started in 1983 and is organized by Adsale Exhibition Services. The show runs every year, alternating between Shanghai and Guangzhou. In 2026, it was held in Shanghai. It is a massive event – over 4,000 exhibitors and more than 180,000 visitors from all over the world. Many new materials, machines, and manufacturing technologies are launched or displayed here. If you work in thermoforming, blister packaging, or die making, Chinaplas is a show you should know.

So, what caught my eye this year?
Two machines that solve real, everyday problems in thermoforming die making and automatic bending. They are not fancy concepts – they are reliable, easy‑to‑understand tools. Let me introduce them.

1 .ABM-860B6 Multi‑Functions Auto Bender (with Nicking) for Thermoforming Dies

This machine is made for bending and cutting rules for blister dies and thermoforming dies.

What it supports:
- Rule thickness: 0.71 mm and 1.05 mm
- Rule height: 23.80 – 60 mm

Basic functions:
Bending, nicking, bridge, hole, countersunk hole, lipping, mold cut, plane cut.
Supported file formats: DXF, DWG, CF2

Why it is reliable and easy to use:

• Bending and cutting in one machine → no separate cutting step, safer and faster.
• Multi‑punch tool system → you can change tools for lipping, mold cut, bridge, hole, or perforation. Each tool is independent and easy to replace.
• Specially developed for blister and thermoforming dies → countersunk holes on both sides, and minimum nicking 0.2 mm.
• Double clamps with screw guide → continuous feeding, less waiting time.
• Smart software → easy to learn, multilanguage available.

2. Laser Welding Machine for Thermoforming Dies

Bending is one thing – but what if you need to weld a rule? That is where this laser welder comes in. It is designed specifically for cutting dies.

Technical parameters:
- Air supply: 0.7 – 1.2 MPa
- Power supply: 220V, 27.5A, 50‑60 Hz
- Total power: 6 kW
- Laser power: 750 W
- Weight: 200 kg
- Size: 880 × 740 × 1650 mm (fits a normal workshop)

Key features:

• Non‑contact laser welding → very little heat, so the rule does not bend or warp.
• Adjustable laser power → works with different rule thicknesses and heights.
• High stability & real‑time observation → built‑in 8x magnified LED display for live process monitoring.
• Smart programming & easy operation → automatic welding with bilingual interface (Chinese/English).
• Wire / non‑wire feed options → you choose what works best for your die board.

👉 This laser welder gives clean, strong, and reliable joints without damaging the rule or the board.

A Natural Pair for Your Die Shop

The ABM-860B6 auto bender shapes the rule. The laser welder joins it. Together, they make thermoforming die making simpler, faster, and more consistent – exactly the kind of practical innovation you would expect from a show like Chinaplas 2026.

If you missed the show, now you know what to look for.