formed-in ribs and increased sheet thickness 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 p
This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool
This guide covers how to quote 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
This guide covers how to choose 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
This guide covers how to avoid 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
sheet sag before forming 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 o
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, undercuts in thermoforming is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry e
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, scorched sheet 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 maintain 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 tooli
This guide covers how to plan part nesting 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 choose 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 c
