Calculate shrinkage allowance the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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Quote surface finish: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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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Quote surface finish – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to quote 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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Control wall thickness the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to control 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

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Troubleshoot wall thickness: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 t

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How to maintain fixture design on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tooli

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How to Plan packing method in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to plan 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 i

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Shrinkage allowance in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – 6 mm Sheet

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

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Choose surface finish: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to choose 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 draw ratio the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to compare 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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How to avoid sheet grade Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to avoid 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 is

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Design first article approval – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to design 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

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