Understanding cost per part – Outdoor Parts

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

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Trim sheet grade the Right Way

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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How to control surface finish on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to control surface finish 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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How to Validate fixture design in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to validate fixture design 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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How to Maintain corner strength in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tool

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Improve surface finish the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to improve surface finish 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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How to control shrinkage allowance Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to control shrinkage allowance 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 t

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Avoid packing method the Right Way

This guide covers how to avoid packing method 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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Reduce tooling cost – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to reduce tooling cost 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 i

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Mould texture Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Medical Housings

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

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How to calculate shrinkage allowance Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to calculate shrinkage allowance 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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Thermoforming – Why It Matters

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

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