Hips or Abs – A Comparison for Thermoforming – High Volume Runs

HIPS and 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 comparison below is the

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Measure cool down time: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to measure cool down 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 toolin

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Calculate sheet material: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to calculate sheet material 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 tool

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Design cycle time: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to design cycle 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

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How to Validate lead time in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to validate 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

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How to reduce first article approval Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to reduce 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 before

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Trim rib layout: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to trim rib layout 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 cu

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Compare corner strength the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to compare corner strength 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 tooli

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Specify colour consistency – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to specify colour consistency 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 to

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Trim rib layout – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to trim rib layout 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 cu

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How to Compare sheet heating in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to compare sheet heating 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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Specify cycle time the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to specify cycle 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

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