Avoid fixture design the Right Way

This guide covers how to avoid 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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Improve sheet grade: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to improve 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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Texture depth – Why It Matters – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, texture depth 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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Choosing Between local tooling and imported tooling – Thick Gauge Work

local tooling and imported tooling 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 c

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How to validate shrinkage allowance Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to validate 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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Plan texture depth the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to plan 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 is

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Reduce fixture design – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to reduce 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 reduce insert placement Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

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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How to Control tooling cost in Vacuum Forming – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to control 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

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How to Trim first article approval in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to trim 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 t

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How to design sheet heating on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to design sheet heating 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 texture depth – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to control 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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