Reduce lead time – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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

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How to specify mould venting Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to specify 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

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

This guide covers how to design 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

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How to plan cycle time on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to plan cycle 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 cu

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How to choose draft angle Before Tooling Starts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to choose draft angle 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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Compare texture depth – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to compare 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 specify sheet material Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to specify 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 toolin

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How to Control first article approval in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to control 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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Chill marks Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, chill marks 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 it

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When formed-in ribs Beats increased sheet thickness, and When It Does Not – Medical Housings

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

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Choose corner strength – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to choose 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 Compare sheet grade in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to compare 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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