UV stabilised HDPE and standard HDPE 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
This guide covers how to validate batch repeatability 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
This guide covers how to validate batch repeatability 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
This guide covers how to specify 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 toolin
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
3D printed tooling and aluminium tooling 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.
This guide covers how to design 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 tooling
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, chill marks 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 it
This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 t
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, silk screen printing is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explain
This guide covers how to trim 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 tooling i
This guide covers how to avoid insert placement 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