Design shrinkage allowance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to design 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 to

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Design corner strength: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to design corner strength 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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How to troubleshoot part nesting Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 too

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Validate scrap rate – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to validate 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 i

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Compare fixture design the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to compare 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 toolin

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How to plan shrinkage allowance on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to plan 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 tool

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Avoid texture depth – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to avoid 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

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Maintain draw ratio – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to maintain 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 i

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Choose colour consistency – Method and Checks – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to choose 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

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Understanding 5 axis routing – 6 mm Sheet

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 calculate gloss level on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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How to Calculate packing method in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

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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