1. shaped or formed after initial manufacture or production, especially by applying heat or pressure to a material
Usage: commonly used in manufacturing and materials science

1. past tense and past participle of postform; to shape or form something after its initial manufacture
Usage: technical term in manufacturing

Examples

• The postformed countertop was curved to fit the kitchen layout.
• The plastic sheets were postformed into custom shapes using heat and molds.
• Postformed edges on the laminate provide a finished appearance.
• The manufacturer postformed the composite material to meet the client's specifications.
• Postformed products often have better durability than those formed in a single step.