Inside DitaiPlastic
29 years. 64 thermoforming machines. 5000 × 2500 × 1000mm capacity. Welcome.
Why Take the Tour?
For OEMs evaluating us as a thermoforming supplier — whether for a robotics body shell, an EV charging enclosure, a medical device housing, or an aerospace cabin trim — the factory itself is the most important due diligence document. Equipment, processes, organization, and people tell the truth that any brochure can polish.
We host two formats:
- Live virtual tour — 30-minute video walkthrough on Zoom/Teams with our application engineering team. Q&A live. Best for technical evaluators.
- On-site visit — 1-3 day visit to our facility in China, hosted by senior engineering and quality team. English-speaking support, hotel/transport arranged. Recommended for major program awards.
The 6 Areas You’ll See
1. Material Receiving and Storage
5,000+ tons of plastic sheet inventory. Direct relationships with sheet suppliers (not converters). FIFO storage with environmental control. Material certificates retained for every lot for 7 years.
Featured equipment: Climate-controlled warehouse, 30 sheet types in stock, automated rack retrieval for high-volume programs.
2. Thermoforming Production Floor
64 thermoforming machines spanning thin-gauge (1-2mm) to heavy-gauge (up to 12mm). Forming bed sizes from 600 × 600mm up to 5000 × 2500mm (one of the largest in China).
Featured equipment:
- 16 large-format heavy-gauge machines (forming bed >2000mm)
- 32 medium-format machines (1000-2000mm range)
- 16 thin-gauge precision machines (<1000mm, multi-cavity)
- 4 twin-station rotational machines
- 2 pressure forming machines (90 PSI capability)
- 1 twin-sheet machine for hollow parts
3. Tool Design and Build Shop
In-house aluminum tool fabrication. CNC machining, welding, polishing, surface texturing. Plug-assist, slip-ring, and side-action tooling capability.
Featured equipment:
- 4-axis CNC mills for tool cavities
- Pattern shop (MDF, foam masters)
- Polishing and texturing station
- Tool inspection bench with 3D scanning
- Spare tool storage (200+ tools currently maintained for active programs)
4. Trim, Finish, and Secondary Operations
Post-form trimming via CNC routers, water-jet, and ultrasonic blades. Hole drilling, edge finishing, painting, printing, ultrasonic welding.
Featured equipment:
- 5-axis CNC routers (5000 × 2500mm capacity)
- Robotic trim cells for high-volume parts
- Spray paint booth (RAL color matching)
- UV digital printing
- Pad printing
- Ultrasonic welding stations
5. Quality Control Lab
ISO 9001 certified. Calibrated CMM for critical dimensions. SPC tracking on every production run. FAI documentation for every new tool.
Featured equipment:
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) — ±0.005mm accuracy
- 3D structured-light scanner (full-part inspection)
- Light booth for visual inspection
- Material thickness gauges (ultrasonic)
- Calibration lab (in-house)
6. Shipping and Logistics
Custom packaging design and execution. 6 loading bays. Direct relationships with major freight forwarders. Sea/air/land options.
Video Tour: 60-Second Featured Segments
Production videos coming Q3 2026. The following segments are scheduled for 4K filming and distribution. Subscribe to be notified when each goes live.
| Video | Length | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Welcome to DitaiPlastic (10 min full tour) | 10:00 | Filming Q3 2026 |
| 2. How a 1500mm EV Charger Cabinet Is Made | 1:30 | Filming Q3 2026 |
| 3. How a Robotics Body Shell Is Formed | 1:30 | Filming Q3 2026 |
| 4. Medical Device Housing — Cleanroom Process | 2:00 | Filming Q3 2026 |
| 5. Aerospace Cabin Trim — FAR 25.853 Compliance | 2:00 | Filming Q4 2026 |
| 6. Heavy-Gauge 5000mm Thermoforming Machine | 1:00 | Filming Q3 2026 |
| 7. Multi-Cavity Tooling for High-Volume Production | 1:30 | Filming Q4 2026 |
| 8. CMM Quality Inspection Process | 1:30 | Filming Q3 2026 |
| 9. Tool Build: From CAD to First Article in 4 Weeks | 2:30 | Filming Q4 2026 |
| 10. Customer Story: EV Charging OEM Partnership | 2:00 | Filming Q3 2026 |
| 11. Customer Story: Medical Device Manufacturer | 2:00 | Filming Q4 2026 |
| 12. Sustainability at DitaiPlastic — Recycling and Energy | 2:00 | Filming Q4 2026 |
Follow our YouTube channel for video releases. We publish a new factory video every month.
Schedule a Live Virtual Tour
The fastest way to see the factory in action: 30-minute Zoom/Teams call with live walkthrough. Our application engineer brings a wireless camera through the floor while you watch on screen. Q&A live, no rehearsed script.
Available time slots:
- Asia/Pacific time — Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-4pm China time
- Europe time — Tuesday-Thursday, 4pm-7pm China time (10am-1pm CET)
- Americas time — Wednesday-Friday, 10pm-1am China time (10am-1pm EST)
On-Site Factory Visit
For program awards >$250K/year or strategic supplier qualifications, we host customer site visits. Standard 1-3 day format includes:
- Day 1: Welcome, factory tour, engineering Q&A, business dinner
- Day 2: Process deep-dive on your part type, quality system review, sample run if scheduled
- Day 3: Specific topic deep-dive (tooling, materials, regulatory) and program kickoff if applicable
Logistics handled: airport pickup, hotel reservation (3-5 star options near factory), translator on demand, dietary accommodations. Travel cost is customer’s responsibility; on-site costs (meals, transport, conference rooms) are ours.
Statistics That Tell the Story
| Metric | DitaiPlastic 2026 |
|---|---|
| Years in operation | 29 years (founded 1997) |
| Thermoforming machines | 64 machines |
| Largest part capability | 5000 × 2500 × 1000mm |
| Active customer programs | 200+ |
| Industries served | 8 (Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, EV, Robotics, Electronics, Industrial, Retail) |
| Annual production | 4.2M+ parts |
| Production yield | 99.4% |
| Tool storage capacity | 1,200 active tools |
| Engineering team | 27 engineers (DFM, tool design, quality) |
| Total team | 340 employees |
| Floor space | 22,000 m² |
| Sheet material inventory | 5,000+ tons |
| Country shipping experience | 43 countries |
| Quality certifications | ISO 9001, ISO 13485 ready, IATF 16949 ready, FAR 25.853 capable |
Ready to Tour?
Schedule a 30-minute live virtual tour or request an on-site visit. No commitment, no sales pressure.
Related Resources
- About DitaiPlastic — Our 29-Year Story
- Machinery Overview
- Customer Testimonials
- Case Studies (6 in-depth projects)
- How to Evaluate Us (Supplier Framework)
- 47-Point SQE Audit Checklist
Factory Tour FAQ
Do you allow customers to visit during a sample run?
Yes — for program awards we coordinate visit timing to coincide with first-article production. You can witness the full process from sheet load to first part inspection. Standard for major medical and automotive Tier-1 customers.
Can I bring my engineering team?
Absolutely. Most customer visits include 2-5 engineers from quality, mechanical, and procurement. We arrange separate technical breakouts so each can dive into their area. Larger groups (10+) require advance scheduling.
Are videos and photos allowed during the visit?
Yes for general factory shots. We ask for restraint around customer-specific tooling (other customers’ confidential designs are visible in tool storage). Photography of QC processes and our equipment encouraged.
What language is used during the tour?
English by default. Engineering and quality team speak professional English. Translation to Chinese available if you bring local team. Other languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, French) handled on request.
How far in advance should I schedule?
Virtual tour: 3-5 business days advance notice. On-site visit: 2-3 weeks for visa/hotel/agenda preparation. Emergency visits possible if travel logistics permit.
What’s the visa situation for visits to China?
Most visitors need a business visa (M-class). We provide the official invitation letter required for visa application. Process takes 5-15 business days depending on country. Some countries (Singapore, Brunei, Japan) have visa-free access for short business visits.