How to trim lead time on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to trim lead time on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling is cut

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Trim sheet grade the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to trim sheet grade on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling is c

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Flame retardant abs vs Standard abs: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Short Runs

flame retardant ABS and standard ABS are both used on the same kind of plastic parts, and the choice between them changes tooling cost, lead time and the properties of the finished part. The

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How to Measure texture depth in Vacuum Forming – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to measure texture depth on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling

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Control first article approval: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to control first article approval on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems befor

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What mould temperature control Means on a Formed Part – Thick Gauge Work

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, mould temperature control is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry ex

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Choosing Between PETG and polycarbonate – Painted Parts

PETG and polycarbonate are both used on the same kind of plastic parts, and the choice between them changes tooling cost, lead time and the properties of the finished part. The comparison be

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How to quote gloss level Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to quote gloss level on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling is

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How to Compare scrap rate in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to compare scrap rate on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling is

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How to choose mould venting Before Tooling Starts

This guide covers how to choose mould venting on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling

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Twin sheet forming – Why It Matters – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, twin sheet forming is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains

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Vacuum forming or Rotational moulding – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Food Contact Parts

vacuum forming and rotational moulding are both used on the same kind of plastic parts, and the choice between them changes tooling cost, lead time and the properties of the finished part. T

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