Measure texture depth: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to measure 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

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How to Trim mould venting in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to trim 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 is

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5 axis routing Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – High Volume Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, 5 axis routing 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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How to quote shrinkage allowance on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to quote shrinkage allowance 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

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Measure first article approval the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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 befor

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Plan cool down time – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to plan 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

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How to Specify scrap rate in Vacuum Forming – 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

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Specify sheet grade the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to specify sheet grade 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

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Compare colour consistency: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to compare 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 to

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How to specify lead time on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to specify 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

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How to trim tooling cost Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to trim tooling cost 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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Reduce insert placement the Right Way

This guide covers how to reduce 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 tooli

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