Design surface finish: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to design 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 tooling

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Compare mould venting: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to compare 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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Calculate packing method the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool

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

This guide covers how to reduce 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 tooling

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Specify draw ratio – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to specify draw ratio 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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What mould release Means on a Formed Part – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, mould release 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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Emi shielding coatings Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – 6 mm Sheet

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

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How to Calculate first article approval in Vacuum Forming – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to calculate 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 bef

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Trim lead time the Right Way – Large Housings

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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Choosing Between PVC and ABS – 6 mm Sheet

PVC 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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How to validate mould venting on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to validate 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 toolin

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Recycled sheet vs Virgin sheet: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Painted Parts

recycled sheet and virgin sheet 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 comp

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