Uv stability of sheet: Definition and How It Works

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, UV stability of sheet 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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Specify texture depth – Method and Checks – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to specify 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 Measure shrinkage allowance in Vacuum Forming – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to measure 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 t

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Trim draft angle – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to trim 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 c

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Maintain batch repeatability: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to maintain batch repeatability 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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Painted finish vs Textured sheet: Which Route Fits Your Part – Short Runs

painted finish and textured sheet 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 co

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Validate corner strength the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to validate 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 tool

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Plan sheet material – Method and Checks – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to plan 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 tooling i

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How to measure sheet grade on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to measure 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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Measure shrinkage allowance the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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 t

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Plug material in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, plug material 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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Quote draft angle – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to quote 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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