Validate texture depth: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to validate 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 toolin

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How to avoid draft angle on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to avoid 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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Pmma acrylic Compared with polycarbonate – Painted Parts

PMMA acrylic and polycarbonate 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 part. The compa

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Troubleshoot colour consistency: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 befo

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Design fixture design – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to design 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

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How to Maintain rib layout in Vacuum Forming – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to maintain rib layout 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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Plan lead time – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to plan 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 cut

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Compare sheet grade: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 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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Painting formed parts in Thermoforming: Practical Notes

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

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Control scrap rate: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to control 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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Moisture in sheet Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Painted Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, moisture in 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 w

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How to improve draft angle Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to improve 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 i

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