bubbles in the sheet is one of the faults that shows up during sampling on any new thick gauge tool. It is visible on the part, but the cause is usually in the mould, the heating cycle or th
This guide covers how to reduce 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
This guide covers how to quote 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 i
This guide covers how to quote 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 i
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, mould venting 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
This guide covers how to plan 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 tooling i
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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, draw ratio 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
insert moulding and post moulded inserts 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 choose 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
This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 toolin
This guide covers how to measure wall thickness 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
