How to improve surface finish on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to improve surface finish 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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Pvc vs Abs: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Painted Parts

PVC and ABS 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 comparison below is the

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How to choose lead time Before Tooling Starts

This guide covers how to choose 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 Choose shrinkage allowance in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to choose 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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How to quote trim tolerance on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to quote trim tolerance 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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Quote batch repeatability the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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 too

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Trim scrap rate: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to trim 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 cu

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Improve batch repeatability the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to improve 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 t

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How to trim draw ratio Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to trim 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 is cu

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How to specify rib layout on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to specify 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 is

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Control sheet heating the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to control 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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Trim colour consistency: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to trim 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 tooli

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