Specify scrap rate the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to specify scrap rate 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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Choosing Between single cavity tooling and multi cavity tooling – Thick Gauge Work

single cavity tooling and multi cavity 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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to design scrap rate Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to design scrap rate 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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Reduce colour consistency: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to reduce 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 too

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Choose sheet heating in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to choose 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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

When twin sheet forming Beats single sheet forming, and When It Does Not – Medical Housings

twin sheet forming and single sheet forming 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 pa

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Avoid surface finish in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to avoid 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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Choosing Between single cavity tooling and multi cavity tooling

single cavity tooling and multi cavity 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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Measure cool down time in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to quote scrap rate on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to quote scrap rate 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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Compare scrap rate – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to compare scrap rate 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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Control lead time the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to control 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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026